Revelation Scroll

Author: Chen Jie
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Relive the echoes of the millennia-old biblical narrative, appreciate the immortal masterpieces of medieval illuminated manuscripts, explore the glory and dreams that forged Western civilization, and read the great souls of love and piety. The Revelation was written by St. John during his exile on the island of Patmos and records the greatest and final revelation of God since the creation. This revelation is divided into three parts: 1. What John saw. 2. What is happening now. 3. What will inevitably come, revealed in a magnificent and splendid style, disclosing the fate humans will face in the near future—God's judgment upon the world to cleanse all sins, followed by the great battle between God and the devil, the final judgment, and the ultimate establishment of a new world filled with beauty. John repeatedly emphasizes that everything is about to come to pass, and those who hear, read, or follow the instructions in the book are blessed. As the concluding volume, The Revelation summarizes and refines the content of the entire Bible, shifting the perspective to the future and elevating it to a new height. It serves as a bold and striking exclamation mark, constantly reminding the Western world, Behold! The final judgment is coming! The biblical stories that have been passed down for thousands of years are reinterpreted in concise and accessible modern language, making them more relatable to contemporary readers. The medieval illuminations convey a rich religious atmosphere and are combined with modern layout styles to fully showcase the essence of the biblical stories. Illuminations are the main decorative elements of prayerbooks, primarily featuring religious scenes. In the later medieval period, colored illustrations in illuminated manuscripts included numerous depictions of secular court life and the daily lives of common people. The illuminations in this book are all excerpted from the finest medieval illustrations. The illustrated section provides detailed explanations of their origins, content, and artistic styles, allowing you to appreciate the most brilliant and mystical illustration art of Christianity with ease.