99. Reading Apocalyptic Literature, Part 2

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English - August 08, 2020 22:29 - 17 minutes - 13 MB - ★★★★★ - 52 ratings
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Previous Episode: 98. How to read Apocalyptic Literature, Part 1

Next Episode: 100. Reading Apocalyptic Lit Part 3

Onward, we study how to read texts like Revelation, Daniel, Ezekiel, Ether, 1 Nephi.
Some steps
1. Big Picture
2. Trace the ideas
3. Symbols, figurative and in context
4. Applied Meaning
5. Application, past & present

This is just a framework. Try it, but don't get "stuck" on it. When I am reading a challenging style of scripture it helps me to try something like this. Find what works for you, use the Spirit, do some research, teach it.

For more information, here are some of my resources:
TheBibleProject.com
The Theology of the Book of Revelation (New Testament Theology)
Bauckham, Richard
Dr. Christine Hayes, YaleCourses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J6q1J09oNw