The Story of the New Testament Bible---Revelation Scroll

Author: Chen Jie
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Rediscover the echoes of biblical narratives spanning millennia, appreciate the immortal masterpieces of medieval illuminated manuscripts, explore the glory and dreams that shaped 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, recording the greatest and ultimate 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 to pass, revealed in a magnificent and splendid style, depicting the fate humans will face in the near future—the judgment of God upon the world, the cleansing of all sins, 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 all who hear, read, or follow the instructions in the book will be 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 a modern layout style, fully showcasing the essence of the biblical stories. Illuminations were the main decorative elements of prayer books, primarily depicting religious scenes. In later medieval colored illustrations, illuminations included numerous depictions of secular court and daily life. The illuminations in this book are all excerpted from the finest medieval illustrations. The captions provide detailed explanations of their origins, content, and artistic styles, allowing you to appreciate the most brilliant and mystical illustration art of Christianity with ease.