A relatively new field of specialized NT study is a careful examination of the literary genre or style of different books. Revelation has often been classified as a kind of literature called "apocalyptic," but the category of "prophetic" is probably a better classification for the book. The book calls itself a prophecy. If the genre were primarily apocalyptic, this might constitute a basis for ...

When undertaking graphical experiments on the text of John’s Apocalypse over and over, I am always fascinated with the interaction of shape and content which this text stimulates. To my eyes, reading about such horrible events via a font of neutral style, one which would be appropriate for any purpose at all, is disturbing. The conflict between shape and content irritates me. By attempting to c...