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The Beast: A Partial Preterist View
The identity of the Beast rising out of the sea in Revelation 13 is a hotly debated topic. Some believe the Beast has come already, while others believe that he is alive today, waiting to take his position of power. One of the key passages cited by all groups is in Revelation 13:1-8, 18. Yet the imagery of the book of Revelation has opened it to misinterpretation by modern-day interpreters who are unfamiliar with the apocalyptic literary genre. Jonathan Leonard explains the meaning of the Beast of Revelation 13:1-8, 18 in its first century context and its relevance to members of the early church. The imagery of the Beast of Revelation is not seen as instilling fear into the hearts of believers concerning the future, but serves as a stinging critique of imperial power, idolatry, and oppression. When properly viewed in its original context, the unveiling of the Beast can transcend the first century and serve to strengthen the testimony of the church of Jesus Christ in the present day.
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 29, 2014
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February 7, 2015
Nice intro to Nero as The Beast of Rev.
May 11, 2018
The Beast is Revealed and it’s not Hitler or Obama
This was well and thoughtful written book. I believed the author was objective in his view point and painted a literary picture of both sides of the coin when interpreting the ‘Beast’ in Revelation 13. I tend to agree with his interpretation and now opens my mind to a different view and time line of Revelations. I will be looking at a partial preterist view.
I am not in the camp of replacement theology but I am open that John wrote Revelations before 70AD. It’s dating of 90-95AD does lend to controversy and the earlier dates before 70 AD has an astonishing correlation to Matthew 24.
My only disappointment was that it was a bit short and focused mostly on Revelation 1 and 13. I agree with his interpretation of the antichrist and I loved his list of the many so called beasts by popular authors or what I believe to be real fake new.
This was well and thoughtful written book. I believed the author was objective in his view point and painted a literary picture of both sides of the coin when interpreting the ‘Beast’ in Revelation 13. I tend to agree with his interpretation and now opens my mind to a different view and time line of Revelations. I will be looking at a partial preterist view.
I am not in the camp of replacement theology but I am open that John wrote Revelations before 70AD. It’s dating of 90-95AD does lend to controversy and the earlier dates before 70 AD has an astonishing correlation to Matthew 24.
My only disappointment was that it was a bit short and focused mostly on Revelation 1 and 13. I agree with his interpretation of the antichrist and I loved his list of the many so called beasts by popular authors or what I believe to be real fake new.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews