Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation
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"Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation" is a widely used introductory guide in which biblical scholar Bruce M. Metzger explains the symbolism, historical context, and theological message of the New Testament’s final book for modern readers.
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| Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation Context triple: [Bruce M. Metzger, notableWork, Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation]
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On Revelation
"On Revelation" is a doctrinal chapter of the First Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution *Dei Filius* that systematically explains the Catholic understanding of divine revelation and its relationship to faith and reason.
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God, Revelation and Authority
God, Revelation and Authority is Carl F. H. Henry’s multi-volume magnum opus in evangelical theology, offering a comprehensive, conservative account of divine revelation, biblical inerrancy, and the authority of Scripture in modern thought.
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Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is the final book of the New Testament, presenting an apocalyptic vision of the end times, divine judgment, and the ultimate triumph of God.
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History of the Corruptions of Christianity
History of the Corruptions of Christianity is an 18th-century theological work by Joseph Priestley that critically examines how Christian doctrine, in his view, deviated from its original, rational and scriptural foundations over time.
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E.
Commentary on the Gospel of John
Commentary on the Gospel of John is a major patristic theological and exegetical work offering Cyril of Alexandria’s detailed interpretation of the Gospel according to John.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation Target entity description: "Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation" is a widely used introductory guide in which biblical scholar Bruce M. Metzger explains the symbolism, historical context, and theological message of the New Testament’s final book for modern readers.
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A.
On Revelation
"On Revelation" is a doctrinal chapter of the First Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution *Dei Filius* that systematically explains the Catholic understanding of divine revelation and its relationship to faith and reason.
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B.
God, Revelation and Authority
God, Revelation and Authority is Carl F. H. Henry’s multi-volume magnum opus in evangelical theology, offering a comprehensive, conservative account of divine revelation, biblical inerrancy, and the authority of Scripture in modern thought.
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C.
Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is the final book of the New Testament, presenting an apocalyptic vision of the end times, divine judgment, and the ultimate triumph of God.
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D.
History of the Corruptions of Christianity
History of the Corruptions of Christianity is an 18th-century theological work by Joseph Priestley that critically examines how Christian doctrine, in his view, deviated from its original, rational and scriptural foundations over time.
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E.
Commentary on the Gospel of John
Commentary on the Gospel of John is a major patristic theological and exegetical work offering Cyril of Alexandria’s detailed interpretation of the Gospel according to John.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian non-fiction book
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biblical commentary ⓘ book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
bridge gap between scholarship and laity
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make Revelation accessible ⓘ |
| approach |
introductory guide
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non-technical explanation ⓘ |
| audience |
Bible study groups
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introductory readers ⓘ lay Christians ⓘ |
| author | Bruce M. Metzger ⓘ |
| clarifies | misinterpretations of Revelation ⓘ |
| contextualizes |
Roman imperial context
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first-century Christian persecution ⓘ |
| covers |
New Heaven and New Earth
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imagery of the beast and the dragon ⓘ letters to the seven churches ⓘ visions of seals, trumpets, and bowls ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
Christ’s ultimate victory
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encouragement for suffering Christians ⓘ pastoral message of hope ⓘ |
| explains |
apocalyptic imagery
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symbolic numbers in Revelation ⓘ use of Old Testament imagery in Revelation ⓘ visions of John of Patmos ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
historical context of the Book of Revelation
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symbolism in the Book of Revelation ⓘ theological message of the Book of Revelation ⓘ |
| genre |
biblical studies
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theological literature ⓘ |
| intendedFor | modern readers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Book of Revelation
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New Testament ⓘ |
| notableFor |
clarity of explanation
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wide use in churches and seminaries ⓘ |
| positionInCanon | commentary on the final book of the New Testament ⓘ |
| rejects | sensationalist end-times speculation ⓘ |
| relatedWork | The New Testament: Its Background, Growth, and Content ⓘ |
| scholarlyBasis |
historical-critical method
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textual scholarship ⓘ |
| teaches | principles for interpreting apocalyptic literature ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective | mainstream Protestant ⓘ |
| usedAs |
church education resource
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small-group curriculum ⓘ study guide ⓘ |
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