The Revelation of John
Three Interpretive Approaches correct answers 1) Predictive
2)Historical
3)Mytho-poetic
Genre of the Revelation of John
... [Show More] correct answers It is Apocalyptic Literature
Apocalyptic Literature correct answers A type of literature in which a revelation is given by God, to a human seer/visionary, through an otherworldly mediator, disclosing preported future events and/or transcendent reality. This disclosure of future events and/or transcendent reality function to interpret earthly circumstances and to alter the understanding and behavior of the audience.
Compositional Techniques in Revelation:
Symbolism correct answers Symbolism- the language of apocalypses is the expressive language of poetry, which uses symbols and imagery to articulate a sense of feeling about the word
-some explained
-some not explained but are self explanatory
-some are not explained but are common images found in apocalyptic literature in general
Symbols that are not explained nor found in other literature... correct answers must be interpreted in light of context (recapitulation) and clearer symbols.
Composition Techniques in Revelation:
Numerology correct answers the symbolic use of numbers was common in antiquity
-Number one= uniqueness
-Number two= doubling of energy, strengthening, confirmation
-Number three= symbol for spiritual, whether good or evil
-Number four=symbol for cosmos, created order; derived from four corners of the earth
-Number six=unholy, not sacred, un-perfect
-Number seven=sacred, holy, perfect
-Number ten=totality, completeness
-Number twelve=Israel (God's people)
-Multiples and repetitions= intensification
Compositional Techniques of Revelation:
Formalized Surface Structure correct answers for example, the Jewish apocalypses 4 Ezra and 2 Baruch are both organized into seven visions. Revelation is very similar in its use of the number seven as an organizing principle.
Compositional Techniques of John:
Recapitulation correct answers the narrative movement of apocalyptic literature is not a strict chronological, forward order but often repeats the same subject matter but with variation. Thus, the visions of Revelation do not present a chronological plot but advance by variation and perspectives the same message. (circular) [Show Less]