When we begin our study of the book of Revelation you will recognize this type of language throughout. Writers told stories using celestial characters and bodies (angels, demons, moon and stars).In addition to symbolic language the writers spoke of dreams and visions.The present suffering was acute and the future salvation would be dramatic. It was used in times of suffering and persecution.There were several characteristics of this style of writing which were similar from one author to another: For example, the fall of a nation, great disasters or God's judgment. The Apocalyptic literary style was used by Old Testament prophets when prophesying concerning world events.
It was written in a style of writing called 'apocalyptic.' The word apocalypse comes from a Greek word that means 'an uncovering.' Revelation is a book full of symbolism and imagery not familiar to the western mind. This is a study of the book of Revelation.
