Introduction to the book of revelation by naji mouawad qorbono. Introduction to the book of revelation by naji mouawad. The author was probably a christian from ephesus known as john the elder. The book of revelation was written sometime around 96 ce in asia minor. Sculptor gil amelio recreates the final hours of jesus life and his sacrifice.
Aug 6, 2016 introduction to the book of revelation by naji mouawad qorbono. Frontispiece, book of revelation, bible of san paolo fuori le mura, 9th century. The eternal word television network, more commonly known by its initialism ewtn, is an american basic cable television network which presents aroundthecloc. Mitch pacwa, sj with tim gray and jeff cavins 03232011. However, the key to the symbol is to combine the allusion to nero with a clear biblical passage about another king, salomon. Naji mouawad uses the wellknown allusion to the number 666 as the numerical value of letters in the name of caesar neron the count is 666 with the final n, without the n it equals 616.
The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Indeed, the liturgy is the fount of grace revealing the beauty of scripture. Revelation, and bring a uniquely catholic approach to. But a portion of the book of revelation provides clear and compelling guidance for our astronomical investigation. Mitch and catholic apologist naji mouawad discuss arguably the least understood and most controversial book of the bible. If you have ever wondered what the book of revelation is all about come tune into ewtn live with father mitch pacwa on may 11th at 5. Discussion on the book of revelation on ewtn live with. Excerpts from the fifth part of a fivepart lecture series on the catholic mass, entitled the book of revelation.
In this lecture we first state what revelation is not. Robert spencer speaks on the syrian refugee crisis and the islamic idea of hijrah improved audio. A catholic study of the book of revelation lesson 1 youtube. Describes methods of catholic biblical interpretation, especially as they relate. Ewtn live the book of revelation tv episode 2011 imdb. Mitch pacwa, sj, naji mouawad, maronite apologist the book of revelation. Qorbono is a syriac word that points to the sacrifice of jesus on the cross, the mass and the eucharist i hold a weekly bible study for the love of qorbono. Discussion on the book of revelation on ewtn live with host father mitch pacwa, s. Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Introduction to the book of revelation by naji mouawad in this lecture we first state what revelation is not. In revelation, new testament scholar peter williamson interprets. Church to help readers reach a deeper understanding of the bible. Mitch pacwa, sj with, naji mouawad 05112011 duration. Revelation, and bring a uniquely catholic approach to the apocalyptic text.
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