An overview of how genre functions in biblical literature, with a survey of apocalyptic's unique features.

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A discussion of how metaphor works and its use in biblical literature, focusing on the metaphoric function of apocalytic texts.

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The Revelation: Chapter 1 - A Vision on Patmos 

The Revelation's Opening, Authorship and Audience, plus Son of Man imagery.

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The Revelation: Chapter 2 pt.1 - Letters to Seven Churches

Discusses central themes in Jesus' dispatches to the churches of Asia.

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The Revelation: Chapter 2 pt. 2 - Letters to Seven Churches

Continued exploration of Jesus' dispatches to key churches in Asia.

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The Revelation: Chapter 3 - Letters to Seven Churches

Concludes discussion of Jesus' letters to the churches of Asia. 

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The Revelation: Chapter 4-5 -The Heavenly Throne

Compares Old Testament scenes of the Heavenly Throne with the Apocalypse's vision.

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The Revelation: Chapter 6-7 -The Seven Seals

Looks at the relationship between heavenly causes and earthly effects as the Lamb opens seals on the Scroll in the heavenly Throne room. 

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The Revelation: Chapter 8-9 -The Seven Trumpets

Explores Old  and New Testament descriptions of Divine Judgment.

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The Revelation: Chapter 10 -The Prophetic Scroll

Examines the scene of the Angel with the Prophetic Scroll and its place in the eschatological timeline.

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