Passage for Reflection: Revelation 3:1-6 Alarm clocks are a curious invention – both beloved and despised. Context matters. On mornings when we wish to sleep in, and our schedule allows for it, the sound of an alarm can be an irritating disruption. Yet, when faced with an important meeting or a life-altering medical appointment, that same alarm becomes a source of gratitude, faithfully waking us at the appointed time. Near the beginning of the Bible’s last book, Revelation, we are Read More …
Revelation
Review of Revelations (#0696)
Meet the Author For the last thirty years Elaine Pagels has taught at Princeton University, where she currently serves as the Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion. She has "published widely on Gnosticism and early Christianity, and continues to pursue research interests in late antiquity." Pagels' previous books include the New York Times bestseller Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas (2004) and the National Book Award winner The Gnostic Gospels Read More …