John Wesley on the Book of Revelation

This article focuses on how John Wesley interpreted the Book of Revelation, especially within his Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament, published in late 1755. In particular, the central concern here is the interpretation of the middle of the book, especially chapter 12 of Revelation. Wesley doe...

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Main Author: Tõniste, Külli (Author)
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Published: Seminary 2021
In: The Asbury journal
Year: 2021, Volume: 76, Issue: 2, Pages: 227-245
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