It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. The book of revelation solar mythology and the jesus story. And many other signs truly did jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Online course on the book of the revelation of jesus christ. The book known by the name of the apocalypse, has seemed to be until now. On september 23, 2017 the sun will be in the zodiac constellation virgo. May 12, 2002 in fact, the only major revelation in zodiac unmasked is that robert starr, the pseudonym graysmith gave the murderer for legal reasons in his first book was actually arthur leigh allen, a. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. In his book morozov makes the case that the book of revelation is describing the astronomical constellation over the island of patmos on sunday, september 30, 395 julian date. At the dawn of time, there were houses in the zodiac galaxy. Mans face bull lion eagle saint irenaeus associated these four.
Psalm 19 indicates that the ancient hebrews were guided by two books of revelation. In astrology, each zodiac sign has its constellation, a particular power color and herb. Dec 20, 2015 the book of revelation is a 2000year battle between the final false messiah who is the sum total of all pagan godmen based on the corrupted version of the heavenly scroll, and the true messiah who ultimately fulfills the message contained in the true version of the heavenly scroll. Hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation. The key to bible interpretation, especially for the book of revelation, is to have a consistent hermeneutic. God placed them there but they dont have power over us. For a catholic exposition on the zodiac, see saint john damascene on the orthodox faith, book 2. The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. The book of revelation the four living creatures flying around in the throne room actually represent. Rather, the the twenty two chapters of revelation and its colorful language depict a timeline of events that brings us through the age of pisces to the age of aquarius. This is the first in a series entitled, gods zodiac. Some astrologer has unlocked the book of revelation with the zodiac. The book of revelation gives us a few details about what this time period will entail. The book of revelation also called the revelation of john or the revelation of st.
More evidence that the book of revelation is based on. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. In fact, the only major revelation in zodiac unmasked is that robert starr, the pseudonym graysmith gave the murderer for legal reasons in his. This is johns second book of signs, matching the early part of his gospel.
The book of revelation specifically correlates such stars in the cosmos with that of the churches of asia on earth. It makes numerous references to various constellations in the night sky. I bought this book for a book report paper i needed to write for college. The books of ezekiel and revelation both describe cherubim guarding gods throne. Parts of the old testament, particularly in the book of daniel, are also written in the apocalyptic genre. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Written in a time before the schism of astronomy and astrology, the book of revelation is laden with astrological references that would make. With that said, the revelation 12 sign brings up an interesting discussion about astrology and biblical prophecy that needs to be addressed. And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, thus with violence shall that great city babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. Predictions of the future prophecies of world events, for this and future years, year 2020, 2021, 2022, astrology, the king james version english bible code, comets, bible prophecy and the book of revelation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of revelation has the highest divine authority and divine authorship of all the books in the new testament.
The ideas that i propose rely heavily on the four elements that are attributed to each of the symbols of the zodiacal chart. The thing about the book of revelation is once you understand the key to deciphering it its not very interesting. Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife. The book of revelation makes references structures itself to a pattern of constellations. John the divine is an example of apocalyptic writing a form that delivers a message using symbols, images and numbers. This presents a lost opportunity for true christian happiness. We intend to help break the seal put by some of mankind on the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ. Find a description of the big picture of revelation. Its all explained in chapter xii of the rare book the origin of all religious worship by charles. Second, how do twentiethcentury readings of revelation reflect a genealogical perspective on notions of signs, textuality, and destiny. Don cerowdecoding the book of revelation astrology explored. What the september, 2017 revelation 12 sign tells us. What the september, 2017 revelation 12 sign tells us escape.
Now only 12 remain embark on a dazzling journey with zodiac, the first novel in an epic scifimeetshighfantasy series set in a galaxy inspired by the astrological signs. Chevalier reveals that the book of revelation was written as a polemical response to ancient astromythology and shows that concerns with natural and cultural. R evelation is a confusing book to most people despite the many commentaries written. Thirteen fantasy authors examine endings and sometimes beginnings in stories and poems ranging from lyrical to macabre, from bizarre worlds to here and now, from hope to despair. Mans face bull lion eagle saint irenaeus associated these. A mirror in the sky to signs from the bibles book of revelation. Find clarification of concepts like the millennium and the rapture. Todays pulpit typically erroneously teaches or ignores the book of revelation, practically sealing the revelation of jesus christ. The book of revelation is a 2000year battle between the final false messiah who is the sum total of all pagan godmen based on the corrupted version of the heavenly scroll, and the true messiah who ultimately fulfills the message contained in the true version of the heavenly scroll. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Learn how the book of revelation is directly keyed to the message in the stars. The shocking true story of the hunt for the nation.
The sidereal zodiac attempts to line up the signs with the constellations, but fails to do so completely because the signs of the sidereal zodiac occur at 30 degree equal increments, while the constellations do not. A revelation of what 2018 will be like for you, based on your. Secondly, this is a book of revelation, not future prophecy. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. A postmodern revelation is itself an apocalypse, a revelation to scholars interested in sign theory, eschatology, and the history of astrology. But christ, in his own words in scripture, gives us the exact window of time during which he will return, and we are now living in that window of time. But this same sky scene has been seen 4 other times in the past 1,000 years. A short exposition on biblical references to the zodiac. Even in revelation 12 which largely addresses heavenly events in a symbolic fashion, there is still a literal, visible fulfillment to this vision.
Dec 24, 2017 while january shows us new beginnings, hopes and aspirations to achieve our goals, december every year gives us a reality check. The zodiac are the 12 constellations through which the sun moves over our 12 month cycle of a year. There are three overlapping variations in the passages that deal with signs the grammatical number. Im about to talk about constellations, but i am not endorsing the mortal sin of astrology deut. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on. Learn how heaven and earth will become one in the new.
Sep 02, 2015 t he book of revelation makes references structures itself to a pattern of constellations. However, it is my strong conviction that revelation and the bible were never intended to be literally interpreted. The beast i saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of. So far it hasnt happened and according to don cerow, despite the doom sayers, the book of revelation doesnt predict it either. The book known by the name of the apocalypse, has seemed to be until now unintelligible, merely because people persisted to see in it a real prediction of the future, which every one has explained after his own fashion, and in which they have always found what they wanted, namely anything but that, what the book contained.
Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Boom we enter the reality and the results are very often a humble amalgamation of our efforts and luck. Being the last book of the bible, revelations is a beautiful finale of astrotheology and it. A revelation of what 2018 will be like for you, based on. Our topics include conspiracy theory, secret societies, ufos and more.
The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The reason most commentaries fail to enlighten the books contents is because they violate one or more of the three basic principles of sound biblical interpretation. See zodiac signs instances in the king james version kjv. The reason most commentaries fail to enlighten the book s contents is because they violate one or more of the three basic principles of sound biblical interpretation. The book of revelation and covid19 wake up to the truth. God will take some hits, but in the end, according to revelation, the last book of the bible, he will. Peter leithart notices that the revelation uses the word sign semeion seven times, all between chapters 12 and 19. Please watch entire video book of revelation exposed the zodiac the bible is based on the zodiac signs christianity is sun. Ive been discussing the role of constellations in my audio commentary on the book of revelation. A number of critics have offered rebuttals of the purported sign arguing that the sign is not unique or is only astrology. What does the bible teach about astrology and the zodiac. The above divisions play pivotal roles in countless themes of the zodiac, but could the combination of all these individual symbols be telling a story, a story that is also found in the equally fabled book of revelation.
The book of revelation, often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation, or simply revelation, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words or the apocalypse, is the final book of the new testament, and therefore also the final book of the christian bible. The book of revelation, often called the revelation to john, or the apocalypse of john, is a book of the new testament that occupies a central place in christian eschatology. Mar 21, 2010 light of the last day what might the light of the last day bring. The book does far more than interpret the specific biblical text of johns revelation.
Written in a time before the schism of astronomy and astrology, the book of revelation is laden with astrological references that would make sense to a first century mediterranean world dominated by greek culture. The original christian zodiac bethany blankley patheos. Zodiac thus the book of revelation is merely referring to the four seasons of the. Chevalier reveals that the book of revelation was written as a polemical response to ancient astromythology and shows that concerns with natural and cultural history have supplanted the futureoriented visions of astrology and christian prophecy. Mar 19, 2019 the book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Light of the last day what might the light of the last day bring. The book of revelation the four living creatures flying around in. He has been a high school teacher, and teaches seminars on biblical studies. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore.
In 198889 i assisted my late husband, william alnor, in writing a book called soothsayers of the second advent subtitled, a compelling expose of doomsdaydating, pinthetailontheantichrist, and other nonbiblical games that christians play. In other words, it is the way you interpret scripture. Its title is derived from the first word of the text, written in koine greek. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. We see that once the heavenly scroll is fulfilled, that the heavens open up like a scroll as the book of the mazzaroth is opened. I loved the zodiac film by david fincher, and this was written by robert greysmith, who was a consultant on the film. Mar 21, 2010 an academician by training, don takes a painstaking path laying out the astronomy and the astrology of his hypothesis. The shocking true story of the hunt for the nations. Strangely the book of revelation talks about a great millstone also. Celestial church of the cosmos the 7 churches of asia.
Books have been published that claim to provide spiritual significance to the zodiac. Rather, the the twenty two chapters of revelation and its colorful language depict a timeline of events that brings us. One such book titled, bible astronomy how the heavens declare the glory of god states that bible astronomy presents and exalts the lord jesus christ. Great story full of suspense and still is an unsolved case in the san francisco area. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. Sep 23, 2017 a mirror in the sky to signs from the bibles book of revelation. Sep 01, 2015 the book of revelation makes references structures itself to a pattern of constellations. Gods wrath will be on the earth, the beast will be revealed, and plagues and suffering will occur. An academician by training, don takes a painstaking path laying out the astronomy and the astrology of his hypothesis.
Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The theme of this commentary is to show that revelation is not a book of empty symbols as is often supposed in preterist circles. Astrology and the four horsemen of revelations astrological sign. Introduction revelation is a confusing book to most people despite the many commentaries written.