Dissertation On The Dragon, Beast, And False Prophet Of The Apocalypse: In Which The Number 666 Is Satisfactorily Explained (1814)

By John Edward Clarke

Book Overview

""Dissertation On The Dragon, Beast, And False Prophet Of The Apocalypse: In Which The Number 666 Is Satisfactorily Explained"" is a book written by John Edward Clarke in 1814. The book is a detailed analysis of the biblical book of Revelation, specifically focusing on the three main antagonists of the text: the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet. Clarke provides a comprehensive interpretation of the symbolism used in the book of Revelation and argues that the number 666, often associated with the beast, is not a literal number but rather a symbolic representation of the Roman Empire. The book is written in a scholarly and academic style, with extensive references to biblical texts and historical sources. It is considered an important work in the field of biblical studies and has been studied by scholars and theologians for over two centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165346923
• ISBN13: 9781165346929
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"