From Genesis to Revelation

From Genesis to Revelation: Interpreting the book of Revelation through the Old Testament Scriptures The roots of Revelation are sunk deep into the Old Testament Scriptures so interpreting the book of Revelation through the lens of the Old Testament Scriptures is nothing new, but it is unique for modern interpreters of John's Apocalypse to explore in great detail the connection between John's Apocalypse and the books of the Old Testament. A fact that is often overlooked by the modern reader of Revelation is how much John's vision depends upon the Old Testament for its context - especially the prophetic books. This book avoids the sensationalism and wild speculations of some Futurist-Millennialist interpreters, while shunning the liberalism of purely symbolical interpretations on one side and the rigid brackets of Historicist and Preterist interpretations on the other. The author uses the Old Testament Scriptures to bring into clear focus many of the verses of John's visions of the End Times. Because From Genesis to Revelation takes no definitive stand on any of the four major traditional approaches to interpreting Revelation, the material included in this book can be helpful for any student of Revelation, regardless of their theological approach. Because the author respects the different interpretations of Revelation, this book can be helpful for those who are struggling to understand the Apocalypse of John to decide which of the four theological approaches to Revelation may be best. At the same time, studying the hundreds of references to the Old Testament in Revelation should help lay to rest the doubts of anyone who questions whether or not John's book deserves a place in the New Testament Canon. From Genesis to Revelation is written for a broad audience that may be less familiar with the higher criticisms of the Bible but who want more than a surface knowledge of Revelation.