The Drama of the Book of Revelation Hardcover – January 1, 1955

by John Wick Bowman (Author)

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This little book presents a new translation in the modern idiom and a commentary on the book of Revelation particularly directed to the laymen. The Revelation is set forth both as a letter and as a drama; with the major part devoted to the dramatic form of the book. The dramatic arrangement of the Biblical text and concise interpretations of it appear on facing page of the book. There are seven acts, each act with seven scenes. In addition, like the dramatic literature of its own day, it has a prologue and an Epilogue. The Prologue contains only two short speeches - a herald introduces John's readers to the "star" of the drama; the Coming One who is to save and judge all men, and the Lord God himself speaks. Act I contains a series of seven scenes presenting a realistic picture of the historic Church with all her failings and victories. Jesus Christ is seen walking in the midst of the Church as her Lord. Act II transfers us to heaven, with the Church seated around the Throne of God. A series of Pageants represent God's purpose in history, and dramatize John's philosophy of history. That the Lamb instigates the movement taking place throughout means that it is he through whom God's purposes are accomplished. Acts III and IV depict the eschatological event as these are experiences by the Church, resulting in the Church's eventual salvation. Acts V and VI set forth the same series of events as those in Acts III and IV but with the purpose of showing how these tribulations will affect the pagan world and its culture. The end here will be judgment and God's final condemnation of this world and culture. Act VII presents us with a picture of the Church enthroned with Christ before whom a series of pageants show the passing away of the old and the appearing of the new heavens and earth, the final judgment and the New Jerusalem. Only the Church has "the eyes to see" these things.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000O6Z4CE
Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Westminster Press; First Edition (January 1, 1955)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 159 pages
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces

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Roland England

The Meaning of Revelation Revealed

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023

This is a wonderful little book. Too bad it's no longer in print. This is the book that further inspired my own study of Revelation. I gained a lot of insight for writing my own book: Worthy is the Lamb: The Book of Revelation as a Drama. It's definitely a keeper!