Revelation for Normal People

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>It has never been more important to read Revelation well.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Whether you love it hate it or avoid it like the plague the last book of the Bible's influence permeates our cultural political and religious landscapes. From the so-bad-they're...still bad actually...</span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Left Behind</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> series to conspiracy theories about microchips and barcodes to all-too-real political discourse and actions John's visions in Revelation reach far beyond anything their ancient author could have imagined.  </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>But what </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>did</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> John imagine? Who was he writing for and why? And what's the deal with all the hideous horned beasts? </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Join New Testament scholar Robyn Whitaker as she uncovers the real-world contexts behind this ancient apocalyptic text. A world occupied by an oppressive empire a marginalized people and a God committed to justice. Where a beast overthrown was a declaration of authority and a falling star was a statement of evil's demise. Where symbols gave voice to resistance and visions provided a glimpse of hope. A world utterly and entirely ancient.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Only when we understand Revelation's ancient contexts can we begin to find meaning from it for our own. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Learn to read Revelation well with The Bible for Normal People-bringing the best in biblical scholarship to everyone. </span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>