{"product_id":"9781609085605","title":"Opening the Seven Seals","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you feel lost when you read the book of Revelation? Do the images and actions seem bewildering and the meaning confusing?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRichard D Draper, assistant professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University, clearly and understandably examine this crucial scripture. \u003ci\u003eOpening the Seven Seals: The Visions of John the Revelator\u003c\/i\u003e combines the best of LDS and biblical scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author writes: “To fill the need of a clear analysis of revelation, I have. . . translated the document paying close attention to variations found in the different preserved manuscripts, including the Joseph Smith Translation; studied the most important  Jewish and Christian apocalypses. . . ; consulted the studies of scholars both within and without the church; and. . . pulled together those insights gained from the standard works and the teachings of the modern prophets.  Further, I have not ignored the historical setting.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Draper discusses the purposes and themes of revelation and examines the book section by section. He also gives keen insight into the apocalyptic visions of Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Zechariah, and Lehi. Some questions he addresses are these:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is Apocalyptic literature, and why did John choose this form to write in?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy did John report the entire history of the earth twice?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat do the various beasts represent?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the significance of numbers and their use?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are the differences and purposes of the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow does the book testify of Jesus Christ and warn against Satan?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow are the principles of agency and God's control of history reconciled?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat does the book say about the last days, the millennium, and final judgment?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do the mercy and judgment of the lamb work together?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOpening the Seven Seals\u003c\/i\u003e will help the reader find fulfillment of this promise: “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things that are written therein: for the time is at hand.” (Rev.1:3)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deseret Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151295168752,"sku":"9781609085605","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781609085605_p0.jpg?v=1763837588","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781609085605","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}