This chapter contains the accounts of the throne of god in the new jerusalem, the conversation between john and the angel and the epilogue of the book. So, why has the word apocalypse come to mean, in popular usage, the dramatic collapse and end of something. Through this book i was able to take the bits and pieces i knew about and add to them the rest of the story, as paul harvey would say. Aug 02, 2001 many people view revelation, sometimes called the apocalypse, as a mysterious book of strange symbols and images. If they can make their way through the rivers of blood, plagues of. Secrets of the book of revelation documentary history channel mp4. Four myths of the apocalypse telecasts tomorrows world. The history channel has a twonight special event four hours. History of the apocalypse cover reason and religion. The book of revelation apocalypse 1 introduction revelation1 or apocalypse2 is a unique, complex and remarkable biblical text full of heavenly mysteries. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
John court, myth and history in the book of revelation. The book of revelationhistory and prophecy united church of god. Revelation 22 is the twentysecond and the last chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john, and the final chapter of the new testament and of the christian bible. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. I think that the key to the book of revelation is that it has an incredibly ornate and lush imagery. The programme seeks to analyse if the bible, and in particular the book of revelations, predicts the end of the world or is there some other. Abomb underground, hitlers last secret, maya underground, new york secret societies, prophecies from below, secret soviet bases, stalins secret lair, underground apocalypse, washington d. Read more sign up for history emails for the latest on your favorite shows and more. End of days blasphemy last night i watched the history channels revelation. In the book of revelation, seven trumpets are sounded, one at a time, to cue apocalyptic events seen by john of patmos revelation 1. Dec 30, 2014 a christian must be careful when watching secular programs yes, even the history channel. I found this book much more informative than many other books on the subject, mostly in a historical and philosophical sense.
John transforms the world through symbols, and john transforms symbols through story. The book of revelation, the most terrifying and controversial book of the bible, was written by an. Every christian should know about the signs of the end times. Documentary examining the biblical prophecies of armageddon and comparing them to newly discovered scientific facts. Yet it has a clear and definite historical background. I have long argued, and become ever more convinced, that johns apocalypse is a symbolic transformation of the world in two senses.
White is professor of classics and christian origins at the university of texas at austin, and acted as historical consultant for apocalypse. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming. The book of revelation is perhaps the bibles most mystifying and powerful chapter. The concept of the battle of armageddon originated in the 16th and 19th chapters of the book of revelation. Apocalypse the puzzle of revelation history channel a. In the book of revelation, the seven seals of god are the seven symbolic seals greek. Before you continue reading, bracket off all that youve heard.
The puzzle of revelation 50 min, mysteries of the bible. Im a great fan of the history channel and have a strong interest in the book of revelations, yet i found this video to be nearly worthless primarily due to its lack. Bbc documentary 2015 who are the four horsemen of the. Well, because the book of revelation, or the apocalypse, does contain a series of visions revealing sobering events to happen in the last days. The envisioned revelation, the feared end of the world that will herald an age of purification through horrific and chaotic means, has been a part of every major religion and belief throughout the centuries. Secrets of the book of revelation documentary history. The apocalypse 2002, richard harris apocalypse secret bible series the series second and third parts cover appolonius and the book of revelation, 45 min per section apocalypse 41 min, decoding the past series, history channel apocalypse.
Book of revelation apocalypse seal broken after swarm reaches china a locust plague which has now reached coronavirusstruck china may. Michael white on the various ways revelation has been interpreted, exploring how in each case, the difference lies in how the historical setting of revelation is understood. History documentary hosted by alan farmer, published by history channel in 2015 english narration cover informationthe seven new signs of the apocalypse every day our planet faces cataclysmic events that threaten our very existence. The book of revelation is explained in a simple, understandable way in this fulllength film. Find show info, videos, and exclusive content on history. For instance, last night the history channel showed the premier of revelation, the end of days, followed immediately by a program that suggested the great flood of noah was caused by aliens. Apocalypse the book of revelation, biography satan prince of darkness. The book of the apocalypse has a checkered career in the history of the new testament canon.
The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle. The revelation of jesus christ is a book of prophecy on the end times and comprises the final book of the new testament and of the bible. Sep 17, 2014 the book of revelation is perhaps the bibles most mystifying and powerful chapter. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by.
Jesus upon his return is now a warrior king, he is wielding gods word and has a sword in his mouth. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Throughout the history of civilization, the concept of the apocalypse has been ever present, in one way or another. Secrets of the book of revelation documentary youtube. The seven angels with seven trumpets, and the angel with a censer, from the bamberg apocalypse. The two beasts in revelation what do they represent. Dec 08, 2018 the apocalypse 2002, richard harris apocalypse secret bible series the series second and third parts cover appolonius and the book of revelation, 45 min per section apocalypse 41 min, decoding the past series, history channel apocalypse. You encounter these fantastic figures who play some role in the drama of the end, whether it be. As the world is ripped apart by a sequence of horrifying catastrophes, a tv reporter and h. A little bit of digging and i was slightly surprised to discover that apocalypse code. The fact that history channel produced it is rather odd. As the millennium approaches, frontline examines the history of apocalyptic beliefs and millennial thinking, from johns apocalypse,known as the book of revelation, to apocalyptic prophets. The christ has returned but not as a literal warrior or a literal king of anything. The book of revelation belongs to a genre that we call apocalyptic works and.
First published in 1909, it came to be known as the scofield reference bible. Dec 29, 2014 what if the apocalyptic prophecies of revelation were to unfold today. If you watch history channel documentaries, then youve probably come across some pretty wacky information about the book of revelation and the end of the world. Revelation is a long epistle addressed to seven christian communities of the roman province of asia minor, modern turkey, wherein the author recounts what he has seen. Negru, who describes himself as neither a believer nor an atheist, didnt use the popular phrase a brief history in his title for good reason. Apocalypse the book of revelation, crucifixion how jesus died. What if the apocalyptic prophecies of the bible were to unfold today. T he ages d igital l ibrary commentary the apocalypse lectures on the book of revelation by j. Apocalypse, from the verb apokalypto, to reveal, is the name given to the last book in the bible. Lets look at it from within the context of the old. The end of days and looks to be a dramatization of the trib. Signs of the apocalypse the judgment day, the end of the world, the apocalypse, anyway you call it, it means the same thing. In the book of revelation, the seven seals are the seven symbolic seals greek.
Revelation to john, also called book of revelation or apocalypse of john, last book of the new testament. A christian must be careful when watching secular programs yes, even the history channel. May 03, 20 if you watch history channel documentaries, then youve probably come across some pretty wacky information about the book of revelation and the end of the world. The bible prediction was actually originally broadcast in the us under a different title back in 2006. This new interpretation, where all of the events in the book of revelation begin to occur only after christ returns, and the millennium, the thousand year reign, is a reign on earth after the.
The seven trumpets are sounded by seven angels and the events that follow are. Caught in the eye of the storm 1998, police officer in search for answers, thorold stone, joins a rebel group of christians to thwart the antichrists plan to use virtual reality to solidify its power. Movies about the book of revelation christian forums. Bible secrets revealed a response to the new history. Rhetoric and politics in the book of revelation, p. I am now a few episodes behind due to a the holiday break, and b the fact that history channel locked all their videos and restricted access. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Apocalypse or the apocalypse known in australia as revelation, the original title is san giovanni lapocalisse is a telefilm released in 2002 starring richard harris and bruce payne.
These horsemen will usher in four divine judgments that promise to devastate humanity. The book of revelation was written sometime around. Despite its name, i believe the book is rather historical than religious. It symbolizes the end of us, the end of everything around us. Revelation always implies the unveiling of something previously hidden, in. Many people view revelation, sometimes called the apocalypse, as a mysterious book of strange symbols and images. The first four symbols are generally depicted by the symbol of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, which represent the opening stages of the apocalypse. While skeptics dismiss it as a mere allegory, every sunday around the christian world. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Bbc documentary 2015 who are the four horsemen of the apocalypse. 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.
In this book, the author, catalin negru, has put together a concise and informative history of the apocalypse. Tho this story be no more than a fiction yet was it founded on a tradition of the first churches, that john was banished into patmos in the days of nero. Their journey plunges them into the heart of the apocalypse. A fictional interpretation of biblical prophecies unfolding in the modern world. The opening of the seals of the document occurs in revelation chapters 58 and marks the second coming of the christ and the beginning of the apocalypse.
In the book of revelation, jesus will come again and do the job right the 2nd time. Aug 15, 2015 the book of revelation is explained in a simple, understandable way in this fulllength film. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The very fact that an apocalypse was a common type of literature meant that if followed certain conventions of style, and people knew more what to. The 7 seals or signs of the apocalypse spiritual experience. Because its a relatively short program 50 minutes, this results in its being lean on content. The revelation 12 sign prophecy was an apocalyptic belief that suggested an astronomical alignment on.
Noun wikipedia revelation the act of revealing or disclosing. But notice the focus and purpose of the book of revelation. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Although a christian work, the apocalypse belongs to a class of literature dealing with eschatological subjects and much in vogue among the jews of the first century before, and after, christ. Dec 30, 2014 to decode the secrets of revelationand identify the antichrist.
When the wailing wall comes down in a series of bomb attacks that rock jerusalem, the event kickstarts seven years of. Im a great fan of the history channel and have a strong interest in the book of revelations, yet i found this video to be nearly worthless primarily due to its lack of organization. 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. Subscribe now to documentary life the best documentaries 2016 of all time suscribe to see all more.
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