Reclaiming the Book of Revelation in the Face of Current Events: A Critique of Empire and Christian Nationalism Run Amok
A three-week series by Dean Thomason
THREE SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14, 21, & 28, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall
The Book of Revelation is perhaps the most misunderstood and misappropriated book of the entire Bible. “Rapture Theology” is a thoroughly modern phenomenon that is not actually supported by the Book of Revelation, and yet it has served as the backdrop to current events in which imperial power, Christian Nationalism, Christian Zionism, war in the Middle East, and much more have taken root and hold sway in our society in alarming ways today. Join Dean Thomason as he unpacks current events and Revelation’s unrelenting critique on Empire meant to offer a sustaining hope in the midst of strife. This book is as relevant as ever, but we need to reclaim it and the faith in Christ to which it calls us.
NOTE: This series of presentations will not be available via Zoom or livestreamed, but it will be recorded, and videos will be posted here shortly after the event.
PART 1
Download Dean Thomason's slides from Part 1 here.
A video of Part 1 is now available:
Two handouts mentioned in part 2:
A video of Part 2 is now available:
The handout distributed in part 3:
The German theologian mentioned by Dean Thomason:
- Jürgen Moltmann (1926–2024)
- The book mentioned in the presentation, A Theology of Hope is available online
A video of Part 3 is now available:
6 Responses
Fran Migliaccio
This series will be fascinating!
PATRICIA A. de la FUENTE
Will this series be via Zoom as well- for those of us cannot physically be present ?
Thank you.
Saint Mark's Cathedral
Patricia thanks for asking. These 10 a.m. Sunday morning presentations will not be on Zoom, but will be recorded and posted afterwards.
Cheryl Marshall
Will this series be available via Zoom as well as in person?
Thank you.
Saint Mark's Cathedral
At this time we don’t typically offer the 10 a.m. Sunday morning forums in hybrid forum like we do for the longer and more interactive Wednesday evening forums. However, we will make a recording and post it on this page shortly after the event.
Cinda Madonna
Thank You! We need to be focused on what we can do to change the direction of this hate and spread the Love of God.