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Two Witnesses- Examining Revelation 11.
Ryan W Gustason
A look at the view of the identity of the two witnesses as seen in Revelation 11. The paper compares views of the identities being Elijah and Moses, Zerubbabel and Joshua, etc...
The Unity of God’s People the Two Witnesses in Revelation 11.3-14
2015 •
Iulian Faraoanu
The Book of Revelation places a strong emphasis on Theology and Christology and places first and foremost the images of God and of the Lamb. But John describes not only God and the Lamb; he also makes a description of God‟s assembly. Among the several ecclesiological images spread throughout the book, there is the image of the people of God used by John to underline the idea of community and relationship. For many scholars, the two witnesses from Revelation 11 symbolize the people of God. John describes it using elements from the Old and New Testament. They are prophets like Moses and Elijah, but at the same time they are joined in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This description of the two witnesses made using only one Scripture emphasizes the historical and eschatological people of God. This study focuses on the image of the Two Witnesses described in Revelation 11.1-12. The analysis of the text aims to identify and emphasize, in broad lines, the combination of element...
The Two Witnesses of Revelation
Yehnis Elantony
The Two Witnesses: Who are They? [V. 1]
Teddy Desta
One of the intriguing cases in eschatology is the identity of the two witnesses mentioned in the Book of Revelation. These two witnesses have been interpreted in various ways. Most interpreters understand them as two literal people, with familiar pairings including Enoch and Elijah, Moses and Elijah, or Peter and Paul. Others interpret the two witnesses in non-personal terms, such as representing Israel and the Church or the Old and New Testaments. In this paper, I adopt an unconventional approach to interpreting the two witnesses by disclosing the figurative symbolism inherent in the prophet Zechariah's vision about the two olive branches. Additional familiar Old and New Testament passages are reexamined to establish a new perspective.
An Exegetical Approach to Revelation 12:1-13
Andrew Higginson
Revelation 11 may be a parable about the life of Jesus compared to the history of Judah between the first and second coming
Revelation 11 may be a parable about the life of Jesus compared to the history of Judah between the first and second coming.
2021 •
Peter M
There is a lot of confusion, disagreement and competing interpretations about who the two witnesses are in Revelation 11 and what the story means. Many people have the position that these will be two real people who are yet to come. In this paper we will discuss all the references that the text has to the rest of the Bible and what this means for it’s interpretation. It may just be a prophetic parable about the history of Judah compare to Jesus life.
The Two Witnesses of Rev 11 and the Mission of the Church
Daniel Mihoc
"Rewritten" Prophecy: The Two Witnesses in Revelation 11 and the Prophetic Ministry of the Church. An Orthodox Contribution to the Contemporary "Rewritten Bible" Research
2016 •
Daniel Mihoc
The allegory of the two witnesses-prophets from Rev 11 offers one of the most challenging examples of "rewritten Bible" in the NT. The aim of this paper is to show how St John-the only author of a NT book who regards himself as a prophet, and his writing, as a prophecy-recycles OT prophetic texts, themes, characters, images, and concepts to create one of the most puzzling section of his work. After introducing St John's prophetic lineage, theological heritage, and historical-ecclesiological circ*mstances, I evaluate the author's prophetic calling, its link with Ezekiel's commissioning, and its relevance for a correct understanding of 11:1-13. Then I approach the scene of the measurement of the temple (11:1-2), which brings together OT temple theology and the new, ἐν Χριστῷ (in Christ), understanding of what 'temple' means. After that I analyze the narrative of the two witnesses-prophets (11:3-13), bringing out those details of this allegory that reveal how OT prophetic characters and data are received, interpreted, or updated by St John to serve his new prophetic message-a message which, in the section I am proposing to tackle, has to do with prophecy itself. A new understanding of prophecy is thus introduced: the Church itself, as well as the Christians, witnessing to Christ, are fulfilling a prophetic ministry; this ministry is essential for the accomplishment of God's salvation plan for mankind. This 'rewritten Bible' analysis of Rev 11:1-13 shows St John to be a genuinely inspired theologian who creatively interprets and reworks images, concepts, and, words of the Scripture in a spirit of great liberty, guided by the Tradition of the Church and in an attempt to meet the needs of his community.
2016 Daniel Mihoc_Rewritten Prophecy_The Two Witnesses in Rev 11 and the Prophetic Ministry of the Church.pdf
Daniel Mihoc
The allegory of the two witnesses-prophets from Rev 11 offers one of the most challenging examples of " rewritten Bible " in the NT. The aim of this paper is to show how St John – the only author of a NT book who regards himself as a prophet, and his writing, as a prophecy – recycles OT prophetic texts, themes, characters, images, and concepts to create one of the most puzzling section of his work. After introducing St John's prophetic lineage, theological heritage, and historical-ecclesiological circ*mstances, I evaluate the author's prophetic calling, its link with Ezekiel's commissioning, and its relevance for a correct understanding of 11:1-13. Then I approach the scene of the measurement of the temple (11:1-2), which brings together OT temple theology and the new, ἐν Χριστῷ (in Christ), understanding of what 'temple' means. After that I analyze the narrative of the two witnesses-prophets (11:3-13), bringing out those details of this allegory that reveal how OT prophetic characters and data are received, interpreted, or updated by St John to serve his new prophetic message – a message which, in the section I am proposing to tackle, has to do with prophecy itself. A new understanding of prophecy is thus introduced: the Church itself, as well as the Christians, witnessing to Christ, are fulfilling a prophetic ministry; this ministry is essential for the accomplishment of God's salvation plan for mankind. This 'rewritten Bible' analysis of Rev 11:1-13 shows St John to be a genuinely inspired theologian who creatively interprets and reworks images, concepts, and, words of the Scripture in a spirit of great liberty, guided by the Tradition of the Church and in an attempt to meet the needs of his community.
An Exegesis of Revelation 1:1-3
DrErnest Musekiwa
