Decoding Revelation’s Trumpets: Literary Allusions and the Interpretation of Revelation 8:7–12

by Jon Paulien

Publisher:

Andrews University Press

, 1988

Overview

Inspired by Hans K. LaRondelle’s systematic approach to studying Bible prophecy, Jon Paulien explores the seven trumpets of Revelation. This volume is the published version of Paulien’s doctoral dissertation.

Contents

Top Highlights

“When listing allusions to the Old Testament in Revelation we are obviously, then, dealing in probabilities” (Page 192)

“three basic criteria: verbal parallels, thematic parallels, and structural parallels” (Page 179)

“The trumpets, as we have seen, portray judgments on the wicked—those who have oppressed the people of God” (Pages 354–355)

“the trumpet blasts of the seven angels can be understood as the signals for God’s judgment activity against His enemies” (Page 225)

“It is no surprise that heavy use is made of the prophets, especially Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Zechariah” (Page 15)

Product Details

• Title: Decoding Revelation’s Trumpets: Literary Allusions and the Interpretation of Revelation 8:7–12
• Author: Jon Paulien
• Series: Andrews University Seminary Doctoral Dissertation Series
• Volume: XI
• Publisher: Andrews University Press
• Print Publication Date: 1988
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. Revelation 8:7-12 › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Johannes-Apokalypse 8:7-12
• ISBNs: 0943872448, 9780943872445
• Resource ID: LLS:DCDNGREVTRMPTS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T23:13:18Z

About Jon Paulien

Dr. Jon Paulien is Professor of New Testament and Dean of the School of Religion at Loma Linda University. He specializes in the study of the Johannine literature in the New Testament (Gospel of John and book of Revelation) and the intersection of faith with contemporary culture. He is the author of over 25 books, including Everlasting Gospel. Dr. Paulien has also written over 100 articles, scholarly papers, and other publications.