The secret book of john the secret revelation of john aeon a divine power or nature emanating from the supreme being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe ineffable defying expression barbelo the first emanation something that is emitted or radiated of god autogenes. This page is for those who are diligent in learning gods truth in what is known as the most difficult book of the bible. You can explore revelation under the guidance of one of the worlds leading and most loved bible teachers and preachers, john stott. Apocryphon johannis, said to be christs revelation to his disciple john. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The secret revelation of john is replete with imagery of the divine mother alongside the father god and his son christ. Keys to understanding revelation united church of god. There are times we see a voice from heaven speaking to him, but the process of the delivery of this revelation was from god, given to jesus christ, sent by christ by an angel to the apostle. Pius charles murray library journal 20060215 the book is eloquently argued, and presents its reading of texts clearly. Of all of the books of the bible, revelation is clearly the most challenging as it recounts the prophetic visions of john at patmos at the end of the first century during a period of persecution of the church. The 8 kings of revelation are a telling indicator of where we are at in historys time line.
Some dismiss its complicated narrative and vivid descriptions as mere allegory. This summary of the book of revelation will help with many different forms of bible study. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. For further information and visuals of the throne of god, angels, cherubim, four living creatures, new jerusalem, tabernacle, temple, jesus christ and the book of revelation see other chapter downloads. Since it was known to the church father irenaeus, it must have been written before around 180 ce. Gnosis knowledge is an unfortunate modern name for the movement. Lost in antiquity, rediscovered in 1896, and only rece. It is well worth the attention of anyone interested in early christianity. Five empires ruled the known world in succession before john. The secret revelation of john kindle edition by king. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and. As mentioned before, the books very name means to reveal to unveil, to open to understanding what otherwise could not be comprehended. Sometimes called the apocalypse which is a transliteration of the greek word for revelation. Some christians are obsessed with it, viewing it as a kind of secret history of the world, especially of contemporary events and people, and seeking the key to decipher it.
This is the new king james version of the new testament book of. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. The secret gospel of thomas, king has produced a study on another early apocryphal christian text. It boasts of powerful female saviorsand even identifies christ among them. This principle is true not only of revelation but the entire bible and all literature. Now sometimes in the book john is spoken to by the lord jesus himself, and other times an elder speaks to john. John is foundational for the study of the western esoteric tradition and the illustrations in this thing blow my mind. Johns controversy the revelation, where john, the last living testimony of jesus christ. One gospel, three letters, and the book of revelation are all attributed to john. The second recommended book is karen kings the secret revelation of john.
This is a secret revelation of john that was found in nag hamaddi, combining with the secret gospels. Thus, those who are familiar with suffering will likely have a better handle on this book than others. The book is filled with deeply mysterious symbolism concerning human history and the end of history. Eve is not the cause of humankinds fall, but of its redemption. A disclosure of the imcomparable christ, once crucified, now resurrected and reigning, and one day returning in power and great glory. The apocryphon of john was still used in the eighth century by the audians of mesopotamia. Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. A 144000 israel jewish evangelists during the tribulation as described by the apostle john in the bible at revelation chapter 14.
The book of revelation can be both exciting and confusing. How to interpret the secret meaning of the book of revelation. The secret book of john the secret revelation of john aeon a divine power or nature emanating from the supreme being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe ineffable defying expression barbelo the first emanation something that is emitted or radiated of god autogenes self generated pleroma of, and. Its exciting because it records dramatic visions about the role of jesus and the church in the history of the world. As john marvels at the vision, an angel says, i will tell you the mystery of the woman, and of the beast with seven heads and ten horns that carries her v. It describes jesus appearing and giving secret knowledge to john the apostle.
King offers an illuminating reading of this ancient texta narrative of the creation of the universe and humanity and a guide to justice and salvation, said to be christs revelation to his disciple john. In the tradition of elaine pagelss the gnostic gospels and beyond belief. Excerpt from introduction to the secret revelation of john. Dec 23, 2011 this feature is not available right now. Readers reactions to the book of revelation are remarkably varied. We are now living under the reign of the 8 th king, the last pope. The message of hope in the book of revelation seek first.
Reading sex and gender in the secret revelation of john. The secret book of john the secret revelation of john. Different literary genres require different rules of interpretation. John as a christian text linking social critique with spirituality has something to commend it. In this document secret book of john too there is reference to the coming into being of three men. Seven secrets of revelation telecasts tomorrows world. There is one font color for the main body of the secret book of john font color 1, another for the material i believe to have been added by a christian editor who sought to present the text as a long dialogue between jesus and john son of zebedee font color 2.
Other christians go to the opposite extreme of neglect. The secret revelation of john was the first writing to formulate a comprehensive narrative of christian theology. King, 9780674030558, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. God told john to write down what he saw, and pronounced a blessing on those who would study what john wrote. John had already written three of the epistles that would become part of the new testament when god inspired him, around 95ad, to write the book of revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. We wish to share with you in all humility and seriousness the important fulfillment of the emergence of the 8 th king, the last pope, and why the 8 th is pope francis, and not jpii as we previously thought. The book of revelation is a mystery to most people, but you can understand its motivating message that will change your life forever. King offers an illuminating reading of this ancient texta narrative of the creation of the universe and humanity and a. If you want to interpret revelation properly, you must know what kind of book it is.
This is an extensive and scholarly but still very readable study of the text and the cultural milieu that both influenced, and in turn was influenced by, the apocryphon iohannis. Note that each of them required some additional designation to. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. Jan 26, 2012 this is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. So far, 6 kings have fallen, and the 7th is now coming to power, which will give ascendancy to the antichrist himself. The secret book of john, also called the apocryphon of john or the secret revelation of john, is a secondcentury sethian gnostic christian text of secret teachings. Yet most people believe that this final book of the bible cannot be understood at allthat its language and symbols are too confusing to make sense. Revelation 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The seven kings of revelation 17 ligonier ministries. The secret revelation of john was the first writing to formulate a comprehensive narrative of christian theology, cosmology, and salvation. John was not referring to any day of the week but to the prophetic time that is the primary subject of the book of revelation. With this additional short summary of the book of revelation you can discover the people, places and stories detailed in this holy scripture. The revelation is a compelling and unforgettable worship experience, brought to life in this powerful twocd set.
On the solemnity of all saints last sunday, the first reading for mass presented the rich imagery of the book of revelation depicting the great multitude of saints in heaven. The description of the woman and the beast upon which she sits in 17. My hope is that this book will contribute to that larger project by examining in greater detail one of the most fascinating of the newly discovered works, the apocryphon johannis, in english titled the secret revelation of john. There isnt anything wrong with knowledge unless it is substituted for faith. The church fathers usually referred to them as heretics. Apr 10, 2007 if you want to interpret revelation properly, you must know what kind of book it is. Many consider revelation the most difficulttounderstand book in the bible. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of revelation. The persecutor of gods people during johns lifetime was rome. The tradition of apostolic authorship several early authorities irenaeus, justin martyr, polycrates volunteer that the john who received this vision on patmos may have been john the. Lost in antiquity, rediscovered in 1896, and only recently accessible for study, the secret revelation of john offers a firsthand look into the diversity of christianity before the establishment of canon and creed. Karen s dynamic 83minute delivery of the entire book of revelation is set to a rich, symphonic score written by michael harriton and recorded at abbey road studios with the worldrenowned london symphony orchestra. The apocryphon secret revelation of john is the preeminent example of early gnosticism.
The author describes this having occurred after jesus has gone back to the place from which he came. Nov 04, 2015 of all of the books of the bible, revelation is clearly the most challenging as it recounts the prophetic visions of john at patmos at the end of the first century during a period of persecution of the church. John is foundational for the study of the western esoteric tradition and the illustrations in. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in. The secret book of john the secret revelation of john aeon a divine power or nature emanating from the supreme being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe. The apocryphon of john collection the gnostic society. The book of revelation is above all else an unveiling of the greatness and glory of jesus christ. The secret revelation of john is an excellent book, full of sound scholarship and attention to nuance, and presented in an accessible manner. Understanding the book of revelation home facebook. In fewer than sixty manuscript pages, it describes christs revelation of god and the divine world, the origins of the. Even in the early church, there was no agreement as to which john wrote the book of revelation. But its also confusing because its imagery is so foreign to modern readers.
The secret revelation of john kindle edition by king, karen. We read about several johns in the new testament, including john the baptist and john the apostle, the son of zebedee. King offers an illuminating reading of this ancient texta narrative of the creation of the universe and humanity and a guide to justice and salvation, said to be christs. Oct 31, 2008 the secret revelation of john by karen l. I have some little hors doeuvres from the other ones. This idea has a strong tie to the book of revelation, as the gospel of jesus christ is the good news that he brought. How to interpret the secret meaning of the book of revelation how to interpret the secret meanings in the book of revelation how to better understand the coming events revelations of awareness 9617 no. So the angels clarifying word to john about the seven heads rev.
1345 417 23 1325 519 1157 91 271 320 508 1402 988 704 793 72 1308 313 192 73 759 733 311 660 213 30 969 989 901 1044 550 1325 1266 1200 1204 1406 726 996 356 1359