An Introduction to the Book of Revelation

THE SWEETNESS OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION
The First Patristic interpretation I have done is of "The
Revelation of Jesus Christ." It was in the beginning of the Sixties,
when I felt so eager to study it in the light of the early Fathers' writings.
Now, I feel it is difficult to rewrite it or make any addition to it.
I preferred to present the scripture in a collective picture in Arabic
and in English explaining the wide basis of the book of Revelation
and its principal ideas.
In fact I feel that this Book has a special sweetness. After
writing this booklet, I had a strong desire to write more and more
about it... Maybe because the book of Revelation makes the believer
feel as if the doors of Heaven opened before him. It gives us hope in
the middle of distress, and eagerness and longing for the Heavenly
Groom. Besides, we recognize His future plan for the victory of
Church that enjoys partnership in His glory.
It is possible to consider this booklet an introduction to the
Scripture as a whole.
August 1991
Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty
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