Apocalypse

What does the "Dragon" represent and how is it an example of a mystical animal imagery? What do the seven heads on 7 hills represent?

"Dragon" represents Rome/Nero Seven heads represent the hills around Rome

Cite two words or phrases used both in the book of Daniel and in Revelation.

"White as snow" Fire

Name five principles that all apocalyptic visions have in common.

1. People's evil behavior precedes end of world 2. The revelation of hidden wisdom is made by a deity through a vision or a dream to prophet 3. The use of fantastic imagery to which animals, or imaginary things are combined to create mystical symbolism 4. There are climate changes, geographic changes such as earthquakes 5. ??

What does the 2nd "beast" (lion, bear, leopard) represent?

2nd beast represents vespasian

What do the 4 horses of the Apocalypse represent?

4 horses of the Apocalypse = White - conquest Dappled gray - death Red - war Black - famine

How is the number 666 another code word for Nero? Why can't the writer simply criticize these entities without resorting to symbols?

666 represents Greek version of Nero's name Because he would have been killed.

What does Apocalypse mean in Greek?

Apocalypse = To disclose = Revelation of hidden things given by god to a prophet

What does Armageddon mean in Hebrew? Why is it named as the battle ground for the final war of all times?

Armageddon means mountain of Megiddo A battlefield that was used for many famous battles

To what extent does the passage about the "fatal wound of the beast" refer?

Assassination attempt on Nero

What books are his main source and inspiration from the Old testament

Jewish books of Daniel, Isaian and Enoch

What country did John of Patmos come from? Who revealed the prophecy of John? When was Revelation written?

John of Patmos comes from Greece God revealed the prophecy of John The Revelation was written in 68 CE

Where does the Revelation fit into the New Testament?

Last book of the new testament

Give two examples of strange creatures made of various animal parts

Locusts - heads had golden crowns, people's faces, women's hair, lion's teeth

What does Revelation cite some sins of which people are guilty?

Murderer Thievery Adultery

To what does the number 7 refer? To what extent does the use of number 3 refer?

Number 7 refers to holiness Number 3 refers to trinity

What is the rapture? Who is the ***** of Babylon?

Rapture - righteous people being saved from perdition ***** of Babylon - Jerusalem

How and against whom is Revelation a poison letter? Why does the book condemn Nero and Rome?

Revelation is a poison letter against Rome Nero and Rome destroyed Jerusalem

Cite two words of passages from Isaiah that are also used in Revelation.

Six wings "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty"

Summarize 2 passages from Revelation that describe climactic or geological catastrophes.

Windstorm, immense cloud with flashing lightening One third of the earth was burnt up, a third of trees were burnt up, one third of the sea becomes blood