The book of Revelation seems very odd to modern readers and has been interpreted in some strange ways over the centuries.
In particular, the massively influential dispensationalist interpretations of the Left Behind novels and Hal Lindsay are explained.
In plain English Jon Newton guides readers through curious interpretations past and present (e.g., using Revelation to predict the future, vilify enemies, and interpret current events) and explains where they go wrong.
The book of Revelation seems very odd to modern readers and has been interpreted in some strange ways over the centuries