Revelation and Apocalyptic Literature

  Sponsors: Garrett Best ([email protected])

Fri Nov 22
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Indigo 204B (Second Level) - Hilton Bayfront

Theme: New Insights in the Interpretation of Revelation. This session features papers that analyze various aspects of interpretation of Revelation. The papers explore innovative and traditional methods of interpreting the book of Revelation as well as explore the historical and cultural context in which various literatures were produced.

Ian Paul, Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, Presiding

David A. deSilva, Ashland Theological Seminary
The Seven Spirits of God: The Holy Spirit or the Angels of the Presence (20 min)

Discussion (10 min)

Matthew Halsted, Eternity Bible College
The Concept of Wrath in Revelation: A Language-Game Approach (20 min)

Discussion (10 min)

Christopher Seglenieks, Bible College of South Australia
Apocalyptic Letters: The Function of Embedded Letters within Apocalyptic Texts (20 min)

Discussion (10 min)

Clifford T. Winters, Barclay College
A Grand Conceit: Evidence for the Extended Metaphor of War in John’s Apocalypse (20 min)

Discussion (10 min)