No biblical book has been as bizarrely interpreted as the book of Revelation (Apocalypse). This presentation will look at the background and context for apocalyptic literature as it is found in the only two apocalyptic works of the Bible: the book of Daniel and the book of Revelation. We know that apocalyptic literature was diffuse in the biblical world, but where did it come from? How and when did this genre of religious literature emerge?
Friar William Burton is a Roman Catholic Franciscan priest who has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in biblical studies for over 10 years. He holds an MDiv and an MA in Theology from Catholic Theological Union and an MEd in Higher Education Administration from Loyola University Chicago. He also holds a Doctorate in Biblical Studies (STD) from Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, and a Licentiate in Biblical Studies (SSL) from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. His research interests are biblical research and archeology, Italian language and culture, ancient history, and biblical languages.
