Are you baffled by the Book of Revelation? Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the Bible with The Book of Revelation For Dummies, an easy-to-understand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of Revelation and apply them to your life. You will understand what Revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to the rest of the Bible. You will learn how this mysterious book of the Bible fits into a historical context. You'll discover interesting facts about the apostle John and learn about the details of his world. You will be able to choose a perspective for interpreting this book of the Bible and decipher the many haunting symbols. Discover how to: interpret the prophecy of the Revelation; place it in historical context; understand how it relates to other books in the Bible; unravel the details of the apostle John's life and world; choose a perspective for understanding; and see the grander scheme of things. Complete with lists of the most commonly asked questions about end times and rules of thumb for interpreting scripture, this book will help you understand one of the most perplexing books in the Bible!