These discussions are intended in part to demystify the book of revelation, which possibly remains the most misunderstood of all the new testament books. The pale horse presented a pallid ghostly appearance. Mar 19, 2020 i give an esoteric analysis of revelation chapter 1. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
Perhaps it should come as no surprise, then, that its reception by the early church was equally complicated and controversial. The book of revelation is addressed to believers, his servants, of the churches in seven cities of the roman province of asia. The reader is expected to come away with the recognition that revelation is not merely an esoteric record of a mystical vision. Revelation is the symbolic testimony of humanitys restoration to heaven and paradise regained. Esoteric based revelations bring an awakening, reawakening and or a release from a certain mindful hold over a subject, dilemma or assumed fact. Introduction to the book of revelations of st john 3. John, which is a crytic and mystical scripture at the very end of the christian bible. A true revelation allows the pranic mental hold to be exposed thus allowing the student a release from its spiritual deadlock or involutionary impasse. After researching church history, i found that the message jesus left to his church in his revelation, is locked up in the symbolism.
Concealment and revelation is a very good book if you have background in the subject of esotericism and the debate over it in the medieval ages. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The second part of revelation 12, verse 4, then has the following. Revelation is first and foremost a revelation about jesus christ 1.
Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. And the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. It is a purely esoteric work, largely referring to woman, her intuition, her spiritual powers, and all she represents. One interesting description presented in revelation is the figure 666. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants what must soon take place. Cayces symbolic interpretation about the book of revelation can be contained in a book all by itself. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. The esoteric connection reflections on the book of revelation. Please let me know how this material can be improved. Esoteric teachings and revelations volume 1 universal. As the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth 1. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible.
The book of revelation is the book of hope in spite of all those fearful sceneries and mysteries described in it. Revelations four horses of the apocalypse esoteric meanings. In the book of revelation, the apocalyptic hopes of the early christian community find their clearest and most complete expression. The book of revelation the book of revelation, a free online course this free online course reveals how you can discover the true meaning of the revelation or apoclaypse of st. An allegorical interpretation of the book of revelation as a guide to living the spiritual life, rather than as a prophecy of the end of the world. The book is also written to all believers everywhere. Book of revelation secret prophecies occult physics.
Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife. The word apocalypse is not found anywhere in the bible. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. It is a greek word meaning revelation it does not mean horror or violence of any kind. I had assumed that the book would focus on the relatively esoteric technique of using a videolink to interview patients. As for amazon, they shipped it to me on time, and it was in perfectly new condition. Introduction to the book of revelations of st john. Most christians believe that the book of revelation refers to events which are to take place in the future, but this view may be only partially right. Apr 08, 2018 this blog is dedicated to defining all of the symbolism in revelation all the metaphors, idioms, enigmas and esoteric imagery.
Download spiritual lectures and courses gnostic teachings. Revelation 1 metaphysical bible interpretation truthunity. The esoteric meaning of the book of revelation dorothy leon on. The revelation of jesus christ, which god granted him, to show to his servants. Nov 09, 2015 warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The book of revelation, properly reveilings, cannot even be approximately explained without some knowledge of astrology. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. As a document written by initiates of the secret doctrine and for initiates of the secret doctrine, revelation is an esoteric treatise of kabbalah and alchemy, and.
The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Mark hicks austin, texas october 2010 vi metaphysical bible interpretation acts to revelation. It is associated with fire coming down from heaven but is not understood in the right context. Life on earth is specifically planned to assist human beings to become god beings. Chapters 5 and 6 depict him as the lamb slain before the foundation of the world who has power to undo the seals and open the book of god.
The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. This interpretation is based upon the angels explanation of the beast in revelation 17. The book depicts him as the risen, glorified son of god ministering among the churches 1. Interpreting the book of revelation as an allegory of living. Few today would contest the claim that the book of revelation stands as one of the most controversial, complicated, and esoteric books in the new testament canon. However, it is still very difficult to understand with that background. These videos will be contained in a playlist called the book of revelation study aid.
The book of revelation often called the 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. As a document written by initiates of the secret doctrine and for initiates of the secret doctrine, revelation is an esoteric treatise of kabbalah and alchemy, and can only be understood in light of those ancient sciences and in combination with meditation. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. 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. When i started preaching from the perspective of the revelation of jesus aspect, people began coming.
The world is destined to terrible destruction in the next few years. 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. Apocalypticism was not a new phenomenon among christians. Pursuing the climate of acceptance and inclusion ravi zacharias at ucla. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. In fact, a whole book has been written about cayces interpretation of revelation. Johns book of revelation, the apocalypse, has been subjected to countless theological and academic interpretations over the years, usually based on theories and abstract speculations. The book of revelation, a free online course gnostic teachings. It was not tampered with, as were many of the other book within the bible, because those who sought to control the masses did not understand it enough to make changes. It helps us find a peaceful place within ourselves to observe what is really happening. This book shows how christ is lord over everything. The book of revelation can guide us through troubling times.
Returning the book of revelation to its historical context. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. John morley once said to the priestswe shall not attack you, we shall explain you. The symbolism in book of revelation mike blume ministries. This is because in the end good triumphed in the seemingly unending cosmic battle between the forces of good and evil. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. In the book of revelation, john records a vision he experiences. The esoteric connection book of revelation guidance for life. H ave you read the word wormwood in the book of revelation or elsewhere in the old testament.
From cambridge english corpus it also would have highlighted the interrelationships, rather than the fairly esoteric distinctions, between these areas of discourse studies. Rudolf steiner, however, discussed the book of revelation through direct experience and knowledge of the spiritual truths contained in johns mysterious imagery. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The book of revelation is the only apocalyptic document in the new testament canon although there are short apocalyptic passages in various places in the gospels and the epistles, and an extended apocalyptic passage in the book of daniel in the old testament. Cayce revealed that the book of revelation is the symbolic story of how humanity in general and a human in particular attains this manifestation of the divine. The answer readily presents itself upon consideration of the esoteric text commonly referred to as the pistis sophia, previously introduced in the first essay of my. Esoteric definition in the cambridge english dictionary. Now the doors have been opened so that humanity can see for themselves what is hidden in. Crime is ten times as bad as it was in the good old days. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. We need only read the opening words to feel the esoteric character of this book. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Jan 27, 2020 the book of revelation can guide us through troubling times.
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