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An approachable guide to the Apocalypse of John The Book of Revelation For Dummies, 2nd Edition walks you through one of the Bible's most fascinating, complex, and extraordinary books. Revelation, also commonly known as the End Times, is the final book of the New Testament. This guide decodes the purposes, key themes, and symbolism (such as seals, trumpets, bowls, and more)—exploring what this says about our past, present, and future and how it correlates to the rest of the Bible. This guide puts Revelation into biblical and historical context and explains the role of the apostle John. You'll learn about the book's prophecies and the different perspectives you can use to understand its lessons in larger contexts. Inside: Find out information that helps you visualize and understand the foundations of Revelation See different views and interpretations of Revelation—including premillennialism, amillennialism, and postmillennialism Know who the Apostle John is and his significance Discover in-depth discussions on Jesus, the Antichrist, heaven, hell, the rapture, and more Perfect for Christians wanting to better understand the Book of Revelation or anyone wanting to know more, The Book of Revelation For Dummies, 2nd Edition helps you uncover what this book means.

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Author:   Larry R. Helyer ,  Richard Wagner (Princeton, MA)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.30cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.476kg
ISBN:  

9781394370825

ISBN 10:   1394370822
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   09 February 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1: Revealing the End of the Biblical Story. 7 Chapter 1: One Man’s Visions, All Mankind’s Destiny 9 Chapter 2: Setting the Stage: The Author and the World in Which He Lived 21 Chapter 3: The Prequels: Prophecies throughout the Bible 41 Part 2: Interpreting the Book of Revelation 59 Chapter 4: Choosing a Perspective for Understanding Revelation 61 Chapter 5: Deciphering Symbols with Your Secret Decoder Ring 83 Part 3: Taking a Grand Tour of the Book of Revelation 95 Chapter 6: Setting Up the Scope of the Book (1:1–20) 97 Chapter 7: Reading the Seven Letters to Conflicted Churches (1:19–3:22) 115 Chapter 8: Peeking into the Throne Room (4:1–5:14) 141 Chapter 9: Breaking Seven Seals (6:1–8:1) 161 Chapter 10: Sounding Seven Trumpets (8:2–11:19) 183 Chapter 11: A Woman, a Dragon, Two Beasts, and More! (12:1–14:20) 209 Chapter 12: Seven Angels, Seven Bowls, and a Final Smackdown (15:1–18:24) 233 Chapter 13: Coming of the Kingdom (19:1–20:15) 259 Chapter 14: Seeing the New Jerusalem and a Triumphant Church (21:1–22:6) 283 Chapter 15: Promising to Return (22:6–21) 303 Part 4: The Part of Tens 315 Chapter 16: Ten Common Questions about the End Times 317 Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Interpreting Scripture and Prophecy. 327 Appendix: Glossary 333 Index 339

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Larry R. Helyer, PhD is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Taylor University. He holds an M. Div. from Western Seminary and a PhD in New Testament from Fuller Theological Seminary. Larry also serves as a teacher in Providence Bible Academy. Richard Wagner was the author of C. S. Lewis & Narnia For Dummies, Christianity For Dummies, Christian Prayer For Dummies, The Book of Revelation For Dummies, and more.

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