Do the images and actions seem bewildering and the meaning confusing. Apr 02, 2017 the revelation of john the apostle, by richard d. Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. Understanding why john wrote revelation helps both teacher and student. Buy a cheap copy of seventh seal book by richard d. Emeritus professor of ancient scripture, brigham young university. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. This is the seventh in a series of articles extracted and edited from the revelation of john the apostle, volume fourteen in the brigham young university new testament commentary series. Draper is an emeritus professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university 1988 to 2010. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. Discover book depositorys huge selection of richard draper books online. Richard draper has achieved with this book the impossible. Keys to understanding the book of revelation audiobook on cd.
Uncovering the book of revelation widtsoe foundation. Yet joseph smith said, the book of revelation is the plainest book that god ever caused to be written. Supplementary materials are included and all access codes, if applicable, are valid andor in working condition. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 2009, 27189. The full greek text of the book is presented in sections along with king james version and the authors new rendition. Draper do you feel lost when you read the book of revelation. At the time john wrote revelation, a power struggled raged within the christian community. Old testament, new testament, pearl of great price, book of mormon, the book of revelation. He shares his lifelong intrigue and interest in johns masterwork and how the new volume came about. Reading the book of revelation is like stepping inside a red corvette, strapping on the seat belt, and. Draper reading the book of revelation is like stepping inside a red corvette, strapping on the seat belt, and holding on for dear life as the car drives itselfroaring up precipitous ascents, flying down steep hills, accelerating through short, bumpy straightaways, and banking sharply on an endless. Warnings, modern lessons from uncovering the book of.
Prophecy, apocalyptic, early christian history, background to the pearl of great price. Do you sometimes feel lost when you read the book of revelation. Because of the quality of this book i plan on obtaining the other two books that have been written on other books of the new testament. Draper, for whom was the book of revelation written and why. A trio of gigantic earthquakes devastates cities all over the world. For the first time in audio format, richard draper examines in depth the teachings of the book of revelation. The authors have put allot of work and study into this book. Draper 1991, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This translation is excerpted from the revelation of john the apostle by richard d. To interpret the messages for our modern day, biblical scholar and byu professor emeritus richard draper delivered a fireside address feb.
The book of revelation is clear that, for a time, the latterday saints will have to face these conditions with courage and faith. I read the book when it was first published many years ago and have loaned it to so many people that it finally forgot how to return home to me. A message to the latterday saints from the book of revelation. Conflicts between latterday saints and other major groups have reached their breaking points. The visions of john the revelator combines the best of lds and biblical scholarship. Sep 26, 2016 it is a book to help understand what revelations is all about, and requires concentration and study but well worth the effort. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Uncovering the book of revelation with richard draper.
Immediately after his graduation from pleasant grove high school, he served in the armed services for one. A presentation given at the byu new testament commentary conference held on may 15, 20, at brigham young university in provo, utah. Draper, assistant professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university, clearly and understandably examines this crucial scripture. The hardcover of the the revelation of john the apostle by richard d. The dust cover and original protective wrapping, if any, are intact. Keys to understanding the book of revelation audiobook on. 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. A brandnew, unused, unread copy in perfect condition. This book is not for the casual reader, but it provides a careful, thorough analysis, verse by verse of the book of revelations. Draper insights from his audio cd that can be rented at the byu media library author of several books on the book of revelation etc. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Book of mormon central, why would a book be sealed.
Richard draper and michael rhodes meridian magazine. The commentary contains translation notes and analysis of ever verse. The book of revelation a testament to the lamb of god. To read the book of revelation is to see a myriad of representations pass by our gaze, offering and kaleidoscope of bizarre and incongruent images. Draper is a emeritus professor of ancient scripture and author specializing in prophecy, apocalyptic and new testament background.
Byu new testament commentary series includes bibliographical references and indexes. And lds byu ancient scriptures professor richard draper. Nephi and johns revelations of the last days part 1 the book of mormon lecture 20 by hyrum andrus duration. His appearance was sponsored by the widtsoe foundation.
He is a member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Richard draper is the coauthor of the new testament commentary book the revelation of john the apostle. Richard d draper, assistant professor of ancient scripture at brigham young university, clearly and understandably examine this crucial. The book of revelation testifying of christ by richard d. Draper, understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation, shedding light on the new testament. It provides the a translation by the authors, discussion of the joseph smith translation, and insights into the culture, time period, and symbolic meanings of various passages. Uncovering the book of revelation with richard draper youtube. In this informative and enlightening tape, richard d. Author of several books on the book of revelation etc. The book of revelation is one of the most complex and mysterious in the sacred bible. His publications include the revelation of john the apostle with richard draper, one eternal round with hugh nibley, books of the dead belonging to tshemmin and neferirnun. A message to the latterday saints from the book of revelation by richard d. This ensign article explains that to better understand the book of revelation, we should remember why it exists.
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