Ep. 154: Is the Book of Revelation Understandable?

This week we begin a discussion on how to approach the book of Revelation. We talk about the nature of apocalyptic literature, the importance of recognizing biblical genres, and some of the ways genre can be misunderstood or misused.We also examine the early church’s understanding of Revelation, the influence of Origen on biblical interpretation, and why the apocalyptic reading of Revelation has gained significant momentum in recent years.Inquisition: Is there a danger in reading the Bible too literally? Is it possible to do so?