The book of revelation 25 lessons saint benedict press. A catholic approach to the book of revelation with dr. Hahn examines the various ways that protestants and catholics understand the book of revelation, revealing how the prophecies of the book of revelation were first realized in the firstcentury transition from the old covenant to the new. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. For reasons we can only speculate on the decision to include it was made at the last minutetruly a cliffha. Each time we celebrate the mass we enter into the heavenly liturgy which is so powerfully and beautifully described in the book of revelation. Scott hahn the end the book of revelation abebooks.
The whore of babylon and the book of revelation by scott hahn dr. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. A catholic study of the book of revelation lesson 1. In this dramatic biblestudy, scott hahn explains that for those willing to examine the historical background of the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes many central doctrines of the catholic faith. I was in the book of revelation, where jesus is called the lamb no less than twentyeight times in twentytwo chapters.
Matthew kauth help you dive into the 22 engrossing chapters with renewed understanding and relevant historical context, all guided by. Scott hahn really gives a great insight into the connections between the mass and the book of revelation that helps understand that thy kingdom come has already been inaugurated here on earth and is a foretaste of the heavenly life. It focuses on what catholics believe, why they believe it, and why it is reasonable to believe it. With guidance, reading the book of revelation reveals something more than just earthquakes and falling stars. With its bizarre imagery, mystic visions of heaven, and endtimes prophecies, it mirrors the sacrifice and celebration of the holy eucharist. In the lambs supper, hahn explored the relationship between the book of revelation and the roman catholic mass, deftly clarifying the most subtle of. Previous episode importance of sacred scripture next episode. Do you know how to properly interpret its mysterious imagery and mystifying theology. The mass and the book of revelations by scott hahn youtube. Scott hahn born october 28, 1957 is a contemporary author, theologian, and catholic apologist. Bestselling author, scott hahn illuminates a fresh and enlightening perspective on mary, mother of god, and her central importance in the christian faith. In this dramatic bible study, scott hahn explains that for those willing to examine the historical background of the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes many central doctrines of the catholic faith. Study questions for the ignatius catholic study bible.
The book of revelations according to scott hahn sacred. With unique scholarship, style and exuberance scott hahn reveals a longlost secret of the church. Why was the book of revelation included in the bible. Beautifully written, in clear direct language, bestselling catholic author scott hahn s new book will help readers see the mass with new eyes, pray the liturgy with a renewed heart, and enter. On this episode of the road to emmaus, scott hahn unlocks. With its bizarre imagery, its mystic visions of heaven, and its endoftime prophecies, revelation mirrors the. This book explores the relationship and complementarity that exist between human reason and divine revelation. Scott hahn helps catholics through the seemingly insurmountable challenge of the book of revelation to learn what this book is really.
The lambs supper reveals a longlost secret of the church. Scott hahn and mike aquilina explain how the catholic mass is the key that opens ones eyes to understanding the liturgical aspects of the apocalypse the book of revelation. Hahn has an overall thesis about revelation, which makes sense, but he repeats his main thesis, rather awkwardly, in almost every chapter. It has captured the imagination of readers throughout the centuries. The basic outline takes the book of revelation one or two chapters at a time, but the discussion ranges all over the place old testament, new testament, and various commentators both current and ancient. He currently teaches at the franciscan university of steubenville, a catholic university in the united states. Scott hahn in his tapes the end on the book of revelation argues for the position, that the whore of babylon is not rome, which persecuted the catholic church, but instead is apostate, worldly jerusalem which rejected the messiah. The three johannine letters are explored first, with ample notes and reflections representing.
This contains study questions for the ignatius catholic study bible, the only catholic study bible based on the revised standard version 2nd catholic edition. Hahn comes at this subject in a different way than most catholic authors because he is a former presbyterian minister. Scott hahn, one of the leading defenders of the catholic faith has taken on the subject in this book and has tried to explain in simple terms why catholics venerate the virgin mary. Find the end a study on the book of revelation by author scott hahn at the catholic company here.
Here he examines the relationship between the divine liturgy and the book of revelation. One in heaven right now what i found at my first mass t. Study questions for the ignatius catholic study bible the letters of st. The mass as heaven on earth reawakens a surprising ancient view of the eucharist, as the harbinger of the supernatural drama described by the new testament book of revelation. For the prophetic aspects of this fascinating book, see the page on. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation. This message helps readers to more fully understand their faith, and the book is widely embraced by readers.
Before i could finish my train of thought she really slammed me for it what i want to know is if scott hahn is a mainstream catholic or is he some kind of controversial teacher who espouses wild ideas as she infers. Catholic theologian scott hahn thinks that many worshippers receive the sacrament of communion without ever considering its links to the end of the world, the apocalypse, and the second. In this addition to the successful catholic commentary on sacred scripture ccss series, scott hahn examines romans from within the living tradition of the church for pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students alike. A canonical approach to the fulfillment of gods saving promises is a deeply researched and thoughtful book in which scott hahn shows how covenant, as an overarching theme, makes possible a coherent reading of the diverse traditions found within the canonical scriptures. Scott hahn study guide for many catholics today, interpreting the book of revelation presents an almost insurmountable challenge. The early christians key to understanding the mysteries of the mass was the new testament book of revelation. Scott hahn, the greek word apocalypse was used by ancient jews to refer to the moment, following the sevenday wedding ceremony, when the bridal couple went into the huppah, or bridal tent, and the bride removed her veil for the first time. Johns glorious vision seem more like a incomprehensible nightmare, prompting us to ask what did he really see. Heavens mass what john really saw in the book of revelation.
Scott hahns study guide for the lamb s supper by scott. Many of the presbyters in attendance at the council of nicaea didnt want it in the bible. Just click to listen to the following real audio lessons. With its bizarre imagery, mystic visions of heaven, and endtimes prophecies, it mirrors the. Scott hahn the lambs supper the mass as heaven on earth new york. Thankfully, we have the one true church of jesus christ to interpret its dramatic signs and symbols.
In the lambs supper, scott hahn connects the catholic mass with the early christians understanding of the new testaments book of revelation, explaining that the mystical visions of heaven found in revelation can shed light on the sacrifice and celebration of the eucharist. Scott hahn reveals the early christians key to understanding the mass. About scott hahns study guide for the lamb s supper in the lambs supper, scott hahn connects the catholic mass with the early christians understanding of the new testaments book of revelation, explaining that the mystical visions of heaven found in revelation can shed light on the sacrifice and celebration of the eucharist. Unfortunately, most of us get bogged down in the details and fail to appreciate the profound insights contained in this enigmatic book. I spoke up and said that hahn s work helped me shed light on the book of revelation with regard to the mass. Hahn says the final book of the new testament is an ultimate unveiling, the moment when the lord of the universe reveals himself to his bride, the church. The mass and the book of revelations by scott hahn.
Scott hahn is joined by fellow author, mike aquilina, in a series in which they explore the biblical relationship between the holy mass and the book of revelation. His works include rome sweet home and the lambs supper. Priest reverences the altar, which represents the meeting place between man and god, by kissing the altar and with incense, if a high or solemn mass. He concedes that this is the minority position but. Have you ever tried reading the book of revelation. The whore of babylon and the book of revelation by scott hahn. With its bizarre imagery, its mystic visions of heaven, and its endoftime prophecies, revelation mirrors the sacrifice and celebration of the eucharist. The didache semester series is a series of high school textbooks, teac. See all books authored by scott hahn, including the lambs supper. Revelation is one of the most confusing and misunderstood books of the bible. Scott hahn, the greek word apocalypse was used by ancient jews to.