The Book of Revelation has been one of the most discussed and least understood writings in Christian literature. The above description from the book "The Book of Revelation: An Interpretation for Today" shows us how the symbols and signs of this book can relate to nearly any period in human history. Yet, many of the signs and symbols used relate to events that belong uniquely to the present day. One of these, the seven kings which are joined by an eighth king could be the Group of 7 which is occasionally joined by Russia making it a Group of 8.
Another sign which belongs uniquely to our times is that the ancient Fathers of Christianity understood the ten toes of Daniel's vision in Daniel 2:41 - 43 to represent a worldwide system of democracies. This did not occur in world history until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 when, over the next decade, country after country, including Russia, adopted the democratic system of government.
Careful research and inspiration provide this book "The Book of Revelation: An Interpretation for Today" a perspective which is different from all other books on the subject. Answering many of the questions people have about this book, the author interprets other symbols as relevant to today.
