The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Rupert thomson frsl born 1955 is an english writer of fiction and nonfiction. Rupert thomson 1955 has written a fascinating and compelling sixth novel, and once you start reading the book of revelation, its difficult to put the book down. He awakens to find that he has been abducted by three hooded strangers and. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Understanding the book of revelation the big book of bible difficulties. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Jan 09, 2001 the book of revelation is a curious title for this disturbing and haunting story about the systematic,traumainduced destruction of an amsterdam based male dancers life. The book of revelation by rupert thomson reading guide.
His highly acclaimed works include novels secrecy, the five gates of hell, death of a murderer, the book of revelation, more about rupert thomson. Revelation does not give us information just to tickle our fancy. The novel was unusual for its detailed descriptions of a non statutory female on male rape. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Thus, there will be no lengthy discussion pertaining to these schools of thought. The book of revelation by rupert thomson books the. In this post, we hope to support our earlier statement using the text of revelation. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show.
After 18 days of forced sexual slavery, during which the unnamed protagonist of british writer rupert thomsons disquieting sixth novel, the. The book of revelation explores the relationship between sex, power and gender, turning conventional preconceptions about male and female sexuality on their heads. The first volume deals with the prophecies found in the old testament. On a bright spring day in amsterdam a man goes out to buy a packet of cigarettes. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Rupert thomson fearlessly delves into the darkest realm of the human spirit to reveal the sinister connection between sexuality and power. The book of revelation explained volume 1 gospel trumpeter.
A study outline of revelation church of christ in zion. An award winning british novelist, rupert thomson published his first novel, dreams of leaving, in 1987 to widespread acclaim. But when one reads revelation 11 it reveals that believers are worshipping in the temple. We hope they will offer you helpful ways to understand and discuss this extraordinary and unsettling novel.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. To find the novel id written was one of my heros favourites and may now be chosen for his new book group is an honour like no other, writes rupert thomson published. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. The book of revelation the culmination of prophecy someone has written an exposition of the book of revelation in two parts and entitled his volumes the crown jewel of prophecy. Apr 09, 2020 the book of revelation by rupert thomson, 2000, a. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. His sixth novel, the book of revelation, was made into a feature film in 2006 by the australian. The novel begins and ends with first person narration. After 18 days of forced sexual slavery, during which the unnamed protagonist of british writer rupert thomsons disquieting sixth novel, the book of revelation, is chained to a wall by his. In an edgy psychological thriller that is as mesmerizing as. What happens next takes him completely by surprise and marks him for ever. In an edgy psychological thriller that is as mesmerizing as it is profound, rupert thomson fearlessly delves into the da.
A book that catches my heart not by surprising twists. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Set in amsterdam, the book of revelation is both a crime novel and an extended, complex, and often disturbing exploration of sexual abuse and its aftermath. Stepping out of his amsterdam studio one april afternoon to buy cigarettes for his girlfriend, a dashing 29year old. Also, this study will focus on the revelation passages dealing specifically with the harlot interlude. Maybe john thought titling his letter was a little bit pretentious. A novel vintage international series by rupert thomson. The book of revelation explained volume 4 1 introduction to the revelation revelation 1. There are no biblical references in the book so why does rupert thomson choose such a blatantly religious title.
Jesus christ received this revelation from his father and passed it on to the apostle john in a dramatic vision. The book of revelation tbs the book service rupert thomson. In order to understand it, you need to know a lot of the book of daniel, which is another very difficult book. Sep 12, 2017 a reader has graciously questioned our previous assertion about this repetition in revelation. An unnamed narrator tells the reader his story of abduction, sadistic sexual abuse, and its consequent effects on his life, a story that he has concealed for five years. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. He is a dancer charismatic, talented and physically beautiful. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. The book of revelation by rupert thomson, 9781408833230, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. The british author who in such accomplished books as the five gates of hell 1991 and soft. The protagonist of the novel is a male ballet dancer living in amsterdam with his french girlfriend brigitte. Revelation 17 discover 4 yourself inductive bible studies for kids paperback breaking the code participants book. Book of revelation, paperback bible prophecy for kids. Buy the book of revelation by rupert thomson from amazons fiction books store.
Rupert thomson was born in eastbourne, east sussex, england, and studied medieval history and political thought at the university of cambridge. He was born as rupert farquhar thomson in 1955 in eastbourne, east sussex, england. A nameless 30year old english dancerchoreographer lives and works in amsterdam. The book of revelation by rupert thomson thriftbooks. Mar 20, 2000 after 18 days of forced sexual slavery, during which the unnamed protagonist of british writer rupert thomson s disquieting sixth novel, the book of revelation, is chained to a wall by his. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. At the age of seventeen, he was awarded a scholarship. Over the years, the book has been called by all different names the apocalypse, the revelation of saint john the divine, fire. The book of revelation is a novel by uk author rupert thomson.
The introduction, questions for discussion, and suggested reading list that follow are intended to enhance your groups reading of rupert thomson s the book of revelation. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have.
The book was published in 2000 by bloomsbury publishing and has 264 pages. The book of revelation by rupert thomson waterstones. The book of revelation explainedvolume 1 1 c hapter o ne p art o ne the introductory verses revelation 1. Jul 04, 2000 the book of revelation by rupert thomson rupert thomson took part in an online chat on friday 7 july. The book of revelation is a book filled with loneliness and burdens yet in the experience of reading, bringing out so much compassion and presence, from us readers, to ourselves. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. Rupert thomson is the author of highly acclaimed novels, including secrecy. We also want to show that these visions share several elements with jesuss olivet discourse e. We ought to be transformed by what we read, to become more faithful servants of christ. Bicog publication page 5 temple, it means we are the temple, and god is dwelling in us 2 corinth 6. Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written. Thomson s protagonist is a nameless englishman who has found fame and fulfillment in amsterdam as a dancer and choreographer, and who is the lover of his. The book of revelation by rupert thomson rupert thomson took part in an online chat on friday 7 july. The book of revelation is one of the most difficult books in the bible.