The Book of Revelation For Dummies.pdf

The Book of

FOR

DUMmIES

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by Larry R. Helyer, PhD, and Richard Wagner

Revelation

The Book of

FOR

DUMmIES

‰

by Larry R. Helyer, PhD, and Richard Wagner

Revelation

Book of Revelation For Dummies ®

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About the Authors

Dr. Larry R. Helyer: Larry is Professor of Biblical Studies at Taylor University

in Upland, Indiana. He received his doctorate in New Testament from Fuller

Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California. He pastored Baptist churches in

Portland, Oregon, and Sun Valley, California, before moving to the Midwest

and teaching biblical studies at Taylor University for 28 years. He has taught

a wide range of Bible courses covering both the Old and New Testaments and

Jewish literature of the Second Temple. Larry has traveled extensively in the

land of the Bible and lived in Israel for a year during his student days at

Jerusalem University College.

Larry is author of two books, Yesterday, Today, and Forever: The Continuing

Relevance of the Old Testament and Exploring Jewish Literature of the Second

Temple Period: A Guide for New Testament Students . Larry has authored

numerous journal and dictionary articles on biblical and theological subjects

and has just finished a book on New Testament theology. He was the initial

translator of 2 Samuel for the Holman Christian Standard Bible.

Richard Wagner: Rich is author of The Expeditionary Man, The Myth of

Happiness, The Gospel Unplugged, and several For Dummies books, including

C. S. Lewis & Narnia For Dummies, Christianity For Dummies, and Christian

Prayer For Dummies. He has been a guest on Christian radio programs across

the country discussing Christian discipleship issues as well as C.S. Lewis.

Richard has served in church leadership and teaching roles for more than a

dozen years.

Rich graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Taylor University and

pursued graduate studies at The American University in Washington, DC.

Rich lives in New England with his wife and three sons. You can find him

online at richwagnerwords.com.

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