The Apocalypse In the Teachings of Ancient Christianity
An Orthodox Commentary by Archbishop Averky Taushev Translated and edited, with annotation, an Introduction, and a Life of the Author by Fr. Seraphim Rose
“The present book is the first complete Orthodox commentary on the Apocalypse (Revelation) to be published in the English language. Originally written in Russian by Archbishop Averky (†1976), it is now accessible to English-speaking readers through the efforts of Fr. Seraphim Rose (†1982). [...]Chiliasm, the second-century heresy that expects Christ’s Kingdom to be this-worldly rather than otherworldly, is now accepted by an overwhelming number of religious groups. Both Archbishop Averky and Fr. Seraphim were concerned that this heresy be exposed[...].” —“Preface”
CONTENTS
Preface About the Author by Fr. Seraphim Rose Translator’s Introduction by Fr. Seraphim Rose Introduction by Archbishop Averky The Apocalypse of St. John: An Orthodox Commentary Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Appendix I: On “Neo-Chiliasm” by Archbishop Averky Appendix II: Before the Face of Antichrist by Archimandrite Constantine Appendix III: A Pilgrimage to the Cave of the Apocalypse General Index Scripture Index
Item Number: BKP410 Publication data: Platina, CA: St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, 1998 Format: softcover Number of pages: 306 Dimensions (l × w × h): 21.0 cm × 13.9 cm × 1.6 cm Additional information: black-and-white illustrations ISBN: 0‒938635‒67‒0
