Revelation -- 27
The Book of Revelation #27
In the midst of the sixth trumpet, St. John finds himself back on Earth next to an angel of extraordinary appearance who stands, one foot on water and one foot on land indicating that God's kingdom covers Israel and the Gentiles.
The angel raises his hands to heaven and swears an oath that the mystery that was hidden before all the ages will now be revealed without any longer delay.
This is the preparatory step for what is to come when the seventh trumpet is blown. After the first six plagues, God now initiates his plan, his revealing of that mystery which forms the crux of the Book of Revelation and which constitutes, perhaps, the most original contribution of the Book of Revelation to the body of revealed Truth.
In this talk, we study the countenance of the angel and his message and we explain how his part fits in the rest of the cosmic tragedy being played before our eyes. In particular, we explain why this angel need not be Christ while having many Christ-like features and, as usual, the interpretive key is the liturgy.
Liturgy makes history.
Highlights
- Why is this angel given attributes that apply only to God?
- What is the mystery that will be fulfilled imminently?
- What is the little scroll that St. John is asked to eat?
