1. The Two Witnesses in the Book of Revelation
... Understanding how Revelation was written and also the original context of the letters is a key factor in understanding the Book. Revelation was wrote to seven churches in Asia Minor. "Context is the key to decoding the choice language."1 These churches had a good understanding of Jewish culture ... witnesses in Revelation 11 is a clear reference to more than just two Old Testament prophets. The references here is a good indication that this passage is not literal but symbolic in nature. "The symbolism is plainly drawn from no less than three great Old Testament prophets: Jeremiah, ... o...
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- Approx Pages: 11
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- Grade Level: High School