Have you been afraid to read the Book of Revelation, the last book of the New Testament in the Holy Bible? Have you attempted to read it but found it confusing or frightening? Have you wondered about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse or the Seven Churches, Seven Seals, Seven Trumpets, or the Seven Plagues? What about the Beast or the Dragon and the many more symbols that are part of the text?
Author Patti Hanni in her new book, Unlocking the Book of Revelation, brings both clarity and reason to this final book of the Bible. In her lucid explanations of the symbolism and references contained within, she seeks to reassure Christians to not be afraid of what many call the End Times. Her map of the areas mentioned and chart of seals, trumpets, and plagues help the reader to obtain a greater comprehension of what the author of the Book of Revelation, John of Patmos, is presenting. Ms. Hanni has an invaluable knowledge of the historic setting of this text and the outside influences affecting the people of the cities where each of the Seven Churches were located. Her book is intended as a Study Guide, and the reader is encouraged to read this Guide with their Bibles open to the Book of Revelation, and follow Ms. Hanni as she discusses each chapter and verse.
Midwest Book Review
Small Press Bookwatch
April 2021
The Christian Studies ShelfUnlocking the Book of Revelation
Patti Hanni
Pearson Jagoe Publishing
www.pearsonpub.us
9781732720602, $20.00, PB, 124pp
Synopsis: "Unlocking the Book of Revelation" by Patti Hanni was written specifically for those members of the Christian community who have been reluctant to read the Book of Revelation -- which is the last and arguably the most fearful book of the New Testament....
Critique: Exceptionally 'reader friendly' in tone, commentary, organization and presentation, "Unlocking the Book of Revelation" is especially and unreservedly recommended as an informed and informative New Testament study guide for all members of the Christian community, including clergy, seminary students, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject.
Patti is the author of The Quest for Wisdom published by Pearson Jagoe Publishing in 2018 to high acclaim. Unlocking the Book of Revelation is her second book. She also provides a regular devotional to the weekly newspaper The Whitewright Sun.
Midwest Book Review has the following to say about The Quest for Wisdom: [This book] "provides discerning interpretations of several Books of the Old Testament...which contain the stories of some of the minor prophets....The reader comes away with a new understanding of each Book and how the message applies to modern life....Informed and informative, beautifully illustrated, inspired and inspiring, an impressive and ideal introduction for Christians to the minor prophets of the Old Testament. Suitable for...individual reading lists or group studies...unreservedly recommended for all members of the Christian community regardless of denominational affiliations." Midwest Book Review, Small Press Bookwatch, April 2019, Volume 18, No. 4, The Christian Studies Shelf.
