The Open Door of Heaven: Reflections on the Book of Revelation, chapters 4 and 5 Cover Image

The Open Door of Heaven: Reflections on the Book of Revelation, chapters 4 and 5
The Open Door of Heaven: Reflections on the Book of Revelation, chapters 4 and 5

Author(s): Beate Kowalski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Psychology, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: God; Lamb/Christology; Liturgy; OT and Jewish background; prophetic theology; Qeduscha; worship

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the opening vision of the main part of Revelation (Rev 4–5). Together with 21:1–22:7 it frames the visionary narratives. The beginning and the ending visions give insight into heaven: the heavenly throne room in Rev 4–5 and the new heaven in Rev 22:1–22:7. The function, OT and liturgical background of the heavenly throne vision will be presented now.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 23
  • Page Range: 55-70
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English