The Apocalypse: In the Teachings of Ancient Christianity

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Summary: A MUST read for the false teachings of the RAPTURE
Review: A terrific book on the REVELATION of Saint John, It puts false teachings of today in perspective. Expecially the miss-interpreted time of the RAPTURE and the millenium rule of Christ on earth.
A great soul pleaser to know what awaits us at the ends of our times, and a wonderful heart soother of the knowledge of the Eternal life here after with Christ.
A MUST READ for all Christians whose eyes are closed or who are wearing rose colored glasses that are pre-trib or millenianist, expecially the ones that believe and are awaiting for the pre-trib RAPTURE! WAKE UP and smell the FAITH.

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Summary: Great for Orthodox & All Christians !!
Review: Far Superior to pop-dispensationalism. Please read Fr.Rose & the Archbishop's work, along with "A Second Look at the Second Coming" & "More than Conquerors". These 3 "Eschatological" (the theological study of the end times) works will surely straighten you out! I just wish Dr. Jack and the authors of "Late Great Left Behind" fame would do the same.....

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Summary: The Apocalypse: In the Teachings of Ancient Christianity
Review: _The Apocalypse: In the Teachings of Ancient Christianity_ is Fr. Seraphim Rose's translation of Archbishop Averky's patristic commentary on the controversial New Testament book. The introduction examines the history of the interpretation of the Apocalypse. It is an allegorical book that is based on Old Testament symbolism which mystically represent events that will happen at the end of time before the Second Coming of Christ. The visions of St. John the Theologian on Patmos do not follow any chronological pattern and many speak of the same event using different symbolism. The Apocalypse shares certain similar characteristics with St. John's Gospel and his three letters, which include mention of the spirit of the Antichrist and Christ as the Lamb of God. The heresy of Chiliasm, which is the belief in a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth, is refuted. The world will only get worse and worse, and the Antichrist, the Beast arising out of the multitudes of the people of the world, will pretend to "save" the world with a multitude of false, contrived miracles. He will commit blasphemy against the Christ and mock Him by rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem as a world center of religions. The end will come when Christ comes in Glory to judge the living and the dead. Averky draws heavily from an early Father, St. Andrew, who wrote a commentary on the Apocalypse, as well as adding his insightful comments to the text. An appendix features an essay discussing the resistance toward the ecumenical movement. The "politically correct" Church moves toward becoming one amalgamated body devoid of original Christian faith. Countering this are the conservative elements within all the different denominations that do not want to see any changes to traditional Christian doctrine. In their own way they are forming a true Church which will remain faithful to Christ in the last days, not following the spirit of this age.

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Summary: The Apocalypse: In the Teachings of Ancient Christianity
Review: _The Apocalypse: In the Teachings of Ancient Christianity_ is Fr. Seraphim Rose's translation of Archbishop Averky's patristic commentary on the controversial New Testament book. The introduction examines the history of the interpretation of the Apocalypse. It is an allegorical book that is based on Old Testament symbolism which mystically represent events that will happen at the end of time before the Second Coming of Christ. The visions of St. John the Theologian on Patmos do not follow any chronological pattern and many speak of the same event using different symbolism. The Apocalypse shares certain similar characteristics with St. John's Gospel and his three letters, which include mention of the spirit of the Antichrist and Christ as the Lamb of God. The heresy of Chiliasm, which is the belief in a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on earth, is refuted. The world will only get worse and worse, and the Antichrist, the Beast arising out of the multitudes of the people of the world, will pretend to "save" the world with a multitude of false, contrived miracles. He will commit blasphemy against the Christ and mock Him by rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem as a world center of religions. The end will come when Christ comes in Glory to judge the living and the dead. Averky draws heavily from an early Father, St. Andrew, who wrote a commentary on the Apocalypse, as well as adding his insightful comments to the text. An appendix features an essay discussing the resistance toward the ecumenical movement. The "politically correct" Church moves toward becoming one amalgamated body devoid of original Christian faith. Countering this are the conservative elements within all the different denominations that do not want to see any changes to traditional Christian doctrine. In their own way they are forming a true Church which will remain faithful to Christ in the last days, not following the spirit of this age.