The New Testament
A Historical and Theological Introduction
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Chapter
41. The Apocalypse
Questions for Research and Discussion
- How is Revelation similar to other apocalypses during the Second Temple period? How is it distinct from them?
- What is interesting about the fact that Revelation was not given a famous but dead OT hero as its author? Does this help or hurt the case for John the Apostle being the writer?
- What is meant when it is said that the three major judgment scenes in Revelation are “recapitulations”? How convincing is this and why (or why not)?
- Trace the idea of a millennium in other Second Temple apocalypses. How might this help us better understand the millennium idea found in Revelation?
- When was Revelation written? What is the chief factor in determining its date? What date do you believe is most probable?