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Hans and I are enjoying our first week back in class. We are currently studying The Book of Revelation. I wasn't sure how I felt about studying Revelation, but it's proving to be very interesting. Lots of food for thought. There are definitely many perspectives out there on this book. Is it literal? Symbolic? Part literal and part symbolic? Did it already happen? Is it in the midst of happening? Is it all going to happen in the future? Does it really matter?
I think it does matter. Our view of eschatology does affect how we live our lives. Do you agree?
I'll at least have more information to consider as I formulate my thoughts on the subject after spending this week studying it. It's more than I've considered Revelation in a very long time!
Speaking of... I better get to work. This afternoon I need to put together a summary of the historical background of Revelation from both internal and external evidence. That means I'll find what I can in the text itself that helps us understand the author, the original reader, when and where it was written, and the historical setting and culture of the time it was written, and then go to Bible dictionaries and our class notes to build on that internal evidence. This is all in preparation for interpreting and applying the text, which I'll probably get to tomorrow. Fun stuff!
We hope you are enjoying your first week of the new year. We are missing our friends and family and always love hearing from you!
love from the Southern Hemisphere,
Susan
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