A reader’s guide
The book of Revelation: context, faith and hope
A series exploring the book of Revelation, the interpretations we have inherited, and what its visions ask of us now. Return to the original hearers and consider the Lamb, power, compassion and the responsibilities of hope.
Begin with The Gospel of Death for the history of an influential interpretive framework, then Revelation Reboot for a reading grounded in compassion and responsibility. Each can also be read independently.
The Gospel of Death
How did the book of Revelation become a map of modern wars, future disasters and the church’s escape? A searching examination of Darby, Scofield and the interpretations we inherit.
Explore the book Author’s forewordRevelation Reboot
Return to the world of the book of Revelation and explore a hope that challenges fear, domination and indifference—with compassion, justice and responsibility at its heart.
Explore the book Author’s foreword
Begin with the questions we bring to the text
The Gospel of Death examines how the teachings of Darby and the notes of Scofield shaped an influential way of reading the book of Revelation. It invites readers to distinguish the ancient text from the interpretations placed beside it.
Revelation Reboot continues the journey into the ancient text itself. Through human stories and discussion of its difficult images, it asks how the way of the Lamb challenges domination and calls us towards compassion, justice and responsibility.
A few things to know
Where should I begin?
Start with The Gospel of Death. It examines how an influential framework for reading the book of Revelation developed and asks readers to test its claims against the text.
Who is the series for?
Readers curious about the book of Revelation, those questioning familiar end-times teaching, and groups willing to discuss faith, history and responsibility.
What does a digital purchase include?
Each purchase includes separate PDF and EPUB downloads. The PDF preserves the page layout; the EPUB lets you adjust text size in an ebook app.
For yourself or your book club
Questions to take into the conversation
- What did you first learn about the book of Revelation, and where did that understanding come from?
- How can we distinguish what a passage says from an interpretation supplied by a teacher or study note?
- How does the image of the slain Lamb challenge our assumptions about victory?
- What difference does an interpretation make to the way we treat people today?
Discuss these after reading; answers may reveal parts of the story.