The Book of Revelation
Everyone is welcome to these sessions, which will be held on the fourth Sundays of January, February and March, 2012. The Bible study will begin at 10:30 a.m. The three sessions will explore the Book of Revelation through some of these questions:
Who wrote Revelation, and why? What is apocalypse, and how is it different from prophecy, history or poetry? How have Christians thought about Revelation through the centuries? How have Christians responded to dates for the rapture or second coming that failed to come true? How did the rapture and the Anti-Christ become associated with Revelation? And most important of all, what is the good news that Revelation has for Christians today?
Save these dates!
January 22rd, Session 1
Online materials (available in January)
For those who want to read passages before the session:
If possible, read the book of Revelation (about 12-13 pages). It is available online here: Revelation I Revelation II Revelation III
Background resources for further reading
An audio file for session I is available for download below - it is about 20M and 55 minutes long
February 26th, Session 2
Online materials
For those who want to read passages before the session:
If possible, read the book of Revelation (about 12-13 pages). It is available online here: Revelation I Revelation II Revelation III
handout for session II (available Feb. 24th)
Background resources for further reading
An audio file for session II is available for download below - it is about 16M and 45 minutes long
March 25th, Session 3
Online materials
For those who want to read passages before the session:
If possible, read the book of Revelation (about 12-13 pages). It is available online here: Revelation I Revelation II Revelation III
handout for session II (available March 22nd)
Background resources for further reading
An audio file for session III is available for download below - it is about 18M and 50 minutes long
The series will be led by the Rev. Dr. Alice Haugen, a visiting priest to St. Paul and a professor emerita of the department of Biochemistry at the University of Iowa. The reading list will be available online and at St. Paul's before each session. All are welcome to participate in any of the sessions, which are free. Please take time to mention our bible study during your weekly announcements for those who may be interested in attending.