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Dr. Jeannie continues her discussion on the Book of Revelation and focuses this week on Revelation 12, the Woman Clothed with the Sun, who was pursued by the Dragon. Is the woman the Virgin Mary? Then she turns her attention to Revelation 13, the appearance of two Beasts and the infamous number 666. What does it mean to receive the mark of the Beast? Who was the 666? Are these images simply about past historical events, or is there a message for us now and for the future?

Dr. Jeannie discusses the Protestant doctrine of the Rapture and Revelation. In Ch. 8 of Revelation, the seventh seal is opened, which begins a period of intense tribulations. Seven trumpets are blown resulting in dramatic changes and suffering among people. Why does God send the tribulations? Is this hell or is it punishment on earth for those destined for hell? Will anyone escape these tribulations? Who are the two witnesses who are sent to earth? Is there such a thing as the rapture? Will some people be taken up and spared the suffering of the end times?

Dr. Jeannie discusses the Protestant doctrine of the Rapture and Revelation. In Ch. 8 of Revelation, the seventh seal is opened, which begins a period of intense tribulations. Seven trumpets are blown resulting in dramatic changes and suffering among people. Why does God send the tribulations? Is this hell or is it punishment on earth for those destined for hell? Will anyone escape these tribulations? Who are the two witnesses who are sent to earth? Is there such a thing as the rapture? Will some people be taken up and spared the suffering of the end times?

Having already discussed the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the first four “seals,” Dr. Constantinou goes on to explain the 5th, 6th, and 7th seals. This is a critical part of the book of Revelation in which there is a shift toward the eschatological future. How will we know when we are really in the end times, as opposed to simply experiencing the typical trials and tribulations of human life on Earth?

Having already discussed the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the first four “seals,” Dr. Constantinou goes on to explain the 5th, 6th, and 7th seals. This is a critical part of the book of Revelation in which there is a shift toward the eschatological future. How will we know when we are really in the end times, as opposed to simply experiencing the typical trials and tribulations of human life on Earth?

Dr. Jeannie continues her discussion on the Book of Revelation, centering on the Lamb and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. She concludes her explanation of the four creatures by the throne of God and explains how they were interpreted as the four Evangelists in the patristic tradition. Then she continues her study of the Throne Room scene, where we will see the appearance of the Lamb who will open the scroll which is sealed with seven seals. The opening of each of the first four seals brings on the four horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Dr. Jeannie continues her discussion on the Book of Revelation, centering on the Lamb and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. She concludes her explanation of the four creatures by the throne of God and explains how they were interpreted as the four Evangelists in the patristic tradition. Then she continues her study of the Throne Room scene, where we will see the appearance of the Lamb who will open the scroll which is sealed with seven seals. The opening of each of the first four seals brings on the four horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Dr. Constantinou continues her study of Revelation with Chapter 4, John's visit to heaven, known as the "Throne Room" scene. There we see angels, elders, thrones, a rainbow, a sea of glass, and the lamb. What is the meaning of the imagery and the numbers? Who is on the throne? Why are the four creatures by the throne identified with the evangelists? She also addresses an important theological question: When Christ said that only the Father knows the time of His return, does this mean that the Lord is ignorant of the time of the end?

Dr. Constantinou continues her study of Revelation with Chapter 4, John's visit to heaven, known as the "Throne Room" scene. There we see angels, elders, thrones, a rainbow, a sea of glass, and the lamb. What is the meaning of the imagery and the numbers? Who is on the throne? Why are the four creatures by the throne identified with the evangelists? She also addresses an important theological question: When Christ said that only the Father knows the time of His return, does this mean that the Lord is ignorant of the time of the end?

Dr. Constantinou continues her exploration of the Book of Revelation. She discusses the opening vision and the letters to the seven churches, chapters 2 and 3. What do we learn about the context of Revelation from the vision of John described in Chapter 1? Why is the Holy Spirit described as the "seven spirits" before the throne of God? What was happening during the sixth and seventh centuries that led to the first Greek commentaries on the Apocalypse?

Dr. Constantinou continues her exploration of the Book of Revelation. She discusses the opening vision and the letters to the seven churches, chapters 2 and 3. What do we learn about the context of Revelation from the vision of John described in Chapter 1? Why is the Holy Spirit described as the "seven spirits" before the throne of God? What was happening during the sixth and seventh centuries that led to the first Greek commentaries on the Apocalypse?

Dr. Constantinou continues her exploration of the Book of Revelation. How does the Orthodox Church interpret it? The Apocalypse was accepted by the entire Church, then rejected in the East and ultimately accepted again. Why? Who was Andrew of Caesarea, and what impact did he have on the Orthodox acceptance and interpretation of the Apocalypse?

Dr. Constantinou continues her exploration of the Book of Revelation. How does the Orthodox Church interpret it? The Apocalypse was accepted by the entire Church, then rejected in the East and ultimately accepted again. Why? Who was Andrew of Caesarea, and what impact did he have on the Orthodox acceptance and interpretation of the Apocalypse?

Dr. Constantinou begins her introduction to the Book of Revelation. The book seems to raise as many questions as it answers. Among those she explores are, “Why is it so strange?” “Who was the author?” “When did he write this book?” “What are other theories about authorship and the dating of this book?” not to mention “How do we interpret its symbols?”

Dr. Constantinou begins her introduction to the Book of Revelation. The book seems to raise as many questions as it answers. Among those she explores are, “Why is it so strange?” “Who was the author?” “When did he write this book?” “What are other theories about authorship and the dating of this book?” not to mention “How do we interpret its symbols?”