Coming Soon: Unlocking the Book of Revelation and Applying Its Lessons TodayIs there a book of the Bible more often discussed and yet less understood than the Book of Revelation? The "seven seals." The "dragon." The "beast." The "sea of glass." The fantastic imagery found in the Book of Revelation has long captivated Christians but remains mysterious to many. In the midst of so much discussion about the end times, what does Revelation teach us about living in the present moment, with our eyes focused on the heavenly Jerusalem? Michael Barber's Coming Soon explores these questions by taking a detailed look at Revelation and its rich tapestry of prophecy, history, and biblical allusion. Barber explores the profound link between the Mass celebrated here on earth and the eternal reality of heaven, demonstrating that the Apocalypse reveals truth that has practical implications for today and points to a firm hope in tomorrow. Coming Soon is a verse-by-verse commentary on the Book of Revelation using the Revised Standard Version: Catholic Edition of the Bible. Barber provides a Catholic interpretation, which sees the liturgical background of this book of Scripture-a perspective missing in many Protestant commentaries. |
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... show that our culture is fascinated with the end of the world. But somehow I'm skeptical that such films will point us in the right direction. Does the coming of a giant marshmallow man really have anything to do with the unveiling of ...
... show that our culture is fascinated with the end of the world. But somehow I'm skeptical that such films will point us in the right direction. Does the coming of a giant marshmallow man really have anything to do with the unveiling of ...
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... show in the circus. . . . [T]here arose a feeling of compassion; for it was not, as it seemed, for the public good that they were being destroyed.”21 Nero eventually committed suicide, lamenting in self-pity, “What an artist the world ...
... show in the circus. . . . [T]here arose a feeling of compassion; for it was not, as it seemed, for the public good that they were being destroyed.”21 Nero eventually committed suicide, lamenting in self-pity, “What an artist the world ...
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... show to his servants what must soon take place” (Rev. 1:1). —“[T]he time is near” (Rev. 1:3). —“The Lord . . . has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place. And behold, I am coming soon” (Rev. 22:6–7). —“Do not seal ...
... show to his servants what must soon take place” (Rev. 1:1). —“[T]he time is near” (Rev. 1:3). —“The Lord . . . has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place. And behold, I am coming soon” (Rev. 22:6–7). —“Do not seal ...
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... shows us.2 The Book of Revelation is unique among all ancient “apocalyptic” books. While other apocalyptic books might mention an altar or the temple, none of them feature liturgical themes as prominently as Revelation.3 Revelation is ...
... shows us.2 The Book of Revelation is unique among all ancient “apocalyptic” books. While other apocalyptic books might mention an altar or the temple, none of them feature liturgical themes as prominently as Revelation.3 Revelation is ...
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... shows us that the coming of the Lord is inseparable from the liturgy. It is in Eucharistic celebration that the Lord truly comes to the Church. In fact, the word used in the New Testament for the Lord's “coming” is parousia ...
... shows us that the coming of the Lord is inseparable from the liturgy. It is in Eucharistic celebration that the Lord truly comes to the Church. In fact, the word used in the New Testament for the Lord's “coming” is parousia ...
Contents
120 | |
1322 | |
1617 | |
Ransom Captive Israel | |
Archetypical Woman | |
Beauty and the Beasts | |
When He Reigns He Pours | |
The Whoreable City | |
115 | |
12221 | |
Hindsight Is TwentyTwenty | |
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