The Roman Empire in the Light of Prophecy by W.E. Vine
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| Author | Vine, W.E. (William Edwy), 1873-1949 |
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| Title |
The Roman Empire in the Light of Prophecy The Rise, Progress, and End of the Fourth World-empire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Roman Empire in the Light of Prophecy" by W.E. Vine is a historical and prophetic examination written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the historical trajectories and eventual prophecies concerning the rise, progress, and ultimate fate of the Roman Empire as part of a larger biblical narrative. It is particularly concerned with understanding the Roman Empire's influence on biblical prophecy and its implications for contemporary and future geopolitical structures. The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the historical significance of the Babylonian conquest of Judah and its implications for the "Times of the Gentiles." The author references Nebuchadnezzar's dream and the subsequent empires as prophetic markers that lead to the rise of the Roman Empire, described as the fourth world empire. Vine emphasizes that while the Roman Empire's authority will be divided and eventually revived, it is essential to interpret these historical events through a scriptural lens, illustrating how biblical prophecy relates to the political and religious dynamics that influence the flow of history. In doing so, he indicates that the Roman legacy persists in modern governance and sets forth a view of the impending revival of this empire in a future geopolitical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible -- Prophecies |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38721 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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