Why is Revelation’s first-century historical context important to understanding the book? How has your understanding of Revelation changed after learning more about its historical context?

[Austin]

It’s important to understand the first century historical context because you are able to understand the ways people thought and expressed what they experienced during that time period.
I have a deeper understanding knowing that during the first century, people expressed their experiences and thoughts through images.

[Austin]

It’s important to understand the historical context of Revelation, because it gives the reader a deeper and more complete understanding about the book.

Understanding the historical context of Revelation, has helped me to read it with the right mindset, specially because of its heavy reliance in abstract imaging.