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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2025 · 24 MIN

Why is Revelation so Weird? | Apocalyptic Literature

from The Listener’s Commentary · host John Whittaker

Why is Revelation so Weird? | Apocalyptic Literature Revelation strikes us a very weird, and that's specifically we are unfamiliar with the type of literature it is. Revelation is a hybrid type of literature: letter, prophecy, and apocalyptic. So… It’s a letter of prophecy in the form of apocalyptic. And that means that to read it responsibly we must be aware of what apocalyptic literature is.    BIBLE READING GUIDE - FREE EBOOK - Get the free eBook, Bible in Life, to help you learn how to read and apply the Bible well: https://www.listenerscommentary.com     GIVE -  The Listener’s Commentary is a listener supported Bible teaching ministry made possible by the generosity of people like you. Thank you! Give here:  https://www.listenerscommentary.com/give     STUDY HUB - Want more than the audio? Join the study hub to access articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other resources to help you study the Bible for yourself. https://www.listenerscommentary.com/members-sign-up   MORE TEACHING - For more resources and Bible teaching from John visit https://www.johnwhittaker.net

Why is Revelation so Weird? | Apocalyptic Literature Revelation strikes us a very weird, and that's specifically we are unfamiliar with the type of literature it is. Revelation is a hybrid type of literature: letter, prophecy, and apocalyptic. So… It’s a letter of prophecy in the form of apocalyptic. And that means that to read it responsibly we must be aware of what apocalyptic literature is.    BIBLE READING GUIDE - FREE EBOOK - Get the free eBook, Bible in Life, to help you learn how to read and apply the Bible well: https://www.listenerscommentary.com     GIVE -  The Listener’s Commentary is a listener supported Bible teaching ministry made possible by the generosity of people like you. Thank you! Give here:  https://www.listenerscommentary.com/give     STUDY HUB - Want more than the audio? Join the study hub to access articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other resources to help you study the Bible for yourself. https://www.listenerscommentary.com/members-sign-up   MORE TEACHING - For more resources and Bible teaching from John visit https://www.johnwhittaker.net

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