Introductory guide to this influential and puzzling prophetical book of the New Testament Are you baffled by the Book of Revelation? Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the Bible with The Book of Revelation For Dummies , an easy-to-understand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of Revelation and apply them to your life. Introduction. Part I: Revealing the End of the Biblical Story. Chapter 1: One Man's Visions, All Humans' Fate. Chapter 2: Setting the Stage: The Apostle John and the World in Which He Lived. Chapter 3: The Prequels: Prophecies throughout the Bible. Part II: Interpreting the Book of Revelation. Chapter 4: Choosing a Perspective for Understanding Revelation. Chapter 5: Deciphering Symbols with Your Secret Decoder Ring. Part III: Taking a Grand Tour of the Book of Revelation. Chapter 6: Setting Up the Scope of the Book (1:1-20). Chapter 7: Reading the Seven Letters to Conflicted Churches (1:19-3:22). Chapter 8: Peeking into the Throne Room (4:1-5:14). Chapter 9: Breaking Seven Seals (6:1-8:1). Chapter 10: Sounding Seven Trumpets (8:2-11:19). Chapter 11: A Woman, a Dragon, Two Beasts, and More! (12:1-14:20). Chapter 12: Seven Angels, Seven Bowls, and a Final Smackdown (15:1-18:24). Chapter 13: Coming of the Kingdom (19:1-20:15). Chapter 14: Seeing the New Jerusalem and a Triumphant Church (21:1-22:6). Chapter 15: Promising to Return (22:6-21). Part IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 16: Ten Common Questions about the End Times. Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Interpreting Scripture and Prophecy. Appendix: Glossary. Index.