Understanding the Book of Revelation

If you've ever tried to puzzle your way through John the Revelator's words and symbols, you know how difficult it can be to understand them. Is there a reliable way to interpret the meaning of the winged beasts, phantom horsemen, and blood-red moon described by John? Is thre a way to understand the tumultuous and glorious events he saw in his vision? There is! in this volume, Jay A. and Donald W. Parry help decipher John's great vision, drawing upon the scriptures, the teachings of Joseph Smith, and insights from other General Authorities. Joseph Smith taught that "the book of Revelation is one of the plainest books God ever caused to be written." With the help provided in this book, you will agree.

Jay A. Parry is a popular speaker and author. He has published several books, including Understanding Isaiah, Understand the Parables of Jesus Christ, and Everyday Miracles. He has served as chair of a general Chirch curriculum writing committee and as a bishop and stake president. He and his wife, Vicki, are the parents of seven children. Donald W. Parry, professor of Hebrew Bible Studies at BYU, has authored a number of books and articles on the Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls and has co-authored books in the Undrstanding series with his brother Jay. Don has served as a bishop and a temple worker. He and his wife, Camille, have six children.