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Revelation
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Lesson OneThe Letters of Revelation (Revelation 1–3)21 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Revelation 1–3
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In | Revelation as a Letter
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In | The Pace of Change
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In | Symbols in Revelation
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In | Winning by Dying
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In | OT Allusions and Quotations
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In | Messages to the Seven Churches
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In | Threats to Life
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Behind | Patmos
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Behind | Onsite: Exile as a Place of Vision: The Cave of Apocalypse, Patmos Island
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Behind | 360 View: Cave of the Apocalypse
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Behind | 360 View: Patmos
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Behind | The Seven Churches of Revelation
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Behind | iMap: The Seven Churches of Revelation
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Behind | 360 View: Ancient Sardis
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Behind | Jesus Speaks to the Seven Churches
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In Front | Onsite: The Christian Legacy of Patmos
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In Front | The American Church
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In Front | Revelation and the Reformation
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson TwoSymbolism (Revelation 4–13)21 Activities|3 Assessments
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Revelation 4–13
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In | Symbolic Words and Phrases
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In | Symbols that John Himself Defines, Part 2
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In | Colors and Numbers
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In | Colors in Revelation Part 2
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In | Numbers in Revelation Part 2
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In | The Lamb, the Lion and the Eagle
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Behind | Seals, Trumpets and Horns
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Behind | White Robes and More Symbols
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Behind | The Plutonium and Poisonous Gas
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Behind | Numerology and the Number of Man
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Behind | Domitian
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In Front | Symbolism: Fire and Burning
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In Front | Language and Literal Realities
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In Front | Embracing Images and Impressions
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In Front | Certainties in Revelation
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In Front | The Four Creatures and Evangelists, Part 1
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In Front | Workbook: The Four Creatures and Evangelists
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In Front | The Four Creatures and Evangelists Part 2
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson ThreeNew Creation (Revelation 14–22)17 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Revelation 14–22
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In | An Intertextual Outline
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In | New Creation in Genesis and Revelation
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In | New Creation and Second Exodus
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In | New Creation and New Covenant
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In | Apocalyptic Themes Across the NT
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In | Seven Seals and the Synoptic Gospels
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In | Paradise and the Prophets
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In | Workbook: Paradise and the Prophets
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Behind | Babylon
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Behind | The Mythology of Rome
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In Front | A New Heaven and New Earth
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In Front | Creation and Culture: Andy Crouch
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In Front | The City and Culture: Andy Crouch
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In Front | Glory of the Nations: Andy Crouch
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson FourTheology of Revelation19 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Revelation Review
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In | God as Creator and Sovereign
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In | Theology of the Land: Dr. Munther Isaac
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In | Who Is Jesus in Revelation?
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In | Workbook: Christ in Revelation
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In | Christ in Revelation
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In | Jesus in John and Revelation
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In | Johannine Imagery
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In | The Trinity in Revelation and OT
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In | Revelation Approaches the End
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In | Rhythms in Space and Time
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In | Workbook: Names for Believers
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In | Names for Believers
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Behind | Accusations Against the Church
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Behind | Onsite: A Name in the Tree of Life - Steve Wunderink
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Behind | Signs of the End
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In Front | Closer to the End
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson FiveInterpreting Revelation17 Activities|2 Assessments
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Revelation Review
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In | Workbook: Revelation 1 and 22
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In | Revelation 1 and 22
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In | Workbook: Another Genre in the Book of Revelation
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In | Old Testament Allusions, Part 2
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Behind | Prophecy and Apocalyptic
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Behind | Natural and Mythical Imagery
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Behind | Jewish Interpretation: "PaRDeS"
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In Front | Interpretive Systems
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In Front | Poetic Texts and Hymns
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In Front | Non-poetic Texts and Hymns
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In Front | Prophetic Systems, Preoccupations
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In Front | Taking an Eclectic Approach
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In Front | A Call to Witness and a Promise
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In Front | Being Willing Witnesses
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Wrap-Up
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity|1 Assessment
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Lesson 5, Activity 5
In | Workbook: Another Genre in the Book of Revelation
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Grab your Workbook Journal!
[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]
- While the book of Revelation is at once a letter, prophecy and apocalypse, it also includes a significant amount of material belonging to yet another genre. Read the following passages and identify this fourth genre.
- Revelation 5:12
- Revelation 18:22-23
- Revelation 7:17
Another Genre in the Book of Revelation
The bulk of the Bible’s poetry is found in the Old Testament, most notably in the Wisdom Literature (Psalms, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, etc.), but Revelation features a sizable portion of poetry of its own. More than half of Revelation’s twenty-two chapters feature poetry, and chapters 18 and 19 are largely composed of poetic proclamations.
Reference: Mark Wilson, Charts on the Book of Revelation, 2007, p. 21.