The apocalypse of peter or revelation of peter is an early christian text of the 2nd century and an example of apocalyptic literature with. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The apocalypse of peter or revelation of peter is an early christian text of the 2nd century and an example of apocalyptic literature with hellenistic overtones. The revelation of peter is a lost gospel nag hammadi scripture text codex vii also entitled by some as the apocalypse of peter. The apocalypse of peter greek version is framed as a vision granted to peter by jesus, first of heaven, and then of hell. Pauls epistles, james, peters epistles, johns epistles, jude, and johns recording of revelation. The revelation of peter affords the earliest embodiment in christian literature of those pictorial presentations of heaven and hell which have exercised so widespread and enduring an influence. It exists in three greek manuscripts two are incomplete and in one ethiopian manuscript, which differs greatly from the greek text. The fact that the end times began at the resurrection is vital and is clearly stated in scripture.
The apocalypse of peter greek text transcribed by mark goodacre from e. Peter ruckman maintains that revelation is divided in three parts, and that in the middle part there are four accounts of the tribulation, just as there are four accounts of the ministry of jesus christ the gospels. It contains the actual story of the discovery of the monks and their antiaging routine that has become known as the five tibetan rites of rejuvenation. And then god will come unto my faithful ones who hunger and thirst and are afflicted and purify their souls in this life. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the book of the revelation, jesus is going to reveal the future.
Pages to 19 contain a fragment of the apocalypse of peter,beginning and ending abruptly,andthesehave,eitherbyaccidentordesign,beenbound in the volume upside down and in reverse order, so that, as they actually stand, the text commences at page 19 and ends at page. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. The eye of revelation available for download and read online in other formats. The ancient tibetan rites of rejuvenation kelder, peter, watt, j. Written by the apostle john as a record of a series of visions given to him by jesus christ, this apocalyptic work confounds and scares many christians.
It is significant that peters epistles are near the end of the bible. This is the revelation about jesus christ, but the second understanding of this title, the revelation that came from jesus christ, is equally authentic. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The apocalypse or revelation of peter, in christian apocrypha and early christian literature. Each gospel here indicates its proper codex placement. So to peter the first coming of christ has begun the end times. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or. This site includes the entire nag hammadi library, as well as a large collection of other primary gnostic scriptures and documents. The apocalypse of peter or revelation of peter is an early christian text of the 2nd century. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. If you look at verse 1, you will see that this revelation god gave unto him and that h there of him, really should be a. Because of the prevalent artificial distinction between the jewish apocalypses and the christian. Free download the eye of revelation by peter kelder. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. The eye of revelation the 5 tibetan rites of rejuvenation comment this is a reproduction of the original rare unedited book written by peter kelder in 1939, wherein colonel bradford, a british officer stationed in india, tells of his discovery of a group of lamas in a monastery in a remote part of tibet. The catalogus claromontanus, an eastern list of holy scriptures, belonging to the third. Jesus declares, you are petros, which means small pebble, and on this petra, which means rock or boulder, i will build my church. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The fragment here translated was discovered in 1880 by the french archaeological mission in an ancient burying place at akhmim in upper egypt. The eye of revelation was originally published in 1939 and updated in 1946 by peter kelder. Apocalypse of peter pseudepigraphal christian writing. The spirit of wisdom and revelation rests upon you as you meditate upon the scriptures and pray unceasingly in the spirit.
It reveals to you information which has been known and used by men in fardistant lands for centuries. Information that will stem the tide of premature old age with its attendant weaknesses and senility. You and your family are a blessing beyond description to us and so many others. Revelation 1 2 he declareth what kind of doctrine is here handled, 8 even his that is the beginning and ending. The apocalypse of peter preserves jewish apocalyptic traditions. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. He was revealedat the end of the timesfor your sake, says peter 1 peter 1. You may use, copy, or distribute this material, provided you do it freezuq gi.
The apocalypse of peter, also known as the revelation of peter, is a piece of literature believed to have been written around the middle of the second century a. The apocalypse of peter is one of the fiftythree religious treatises which comprise the coptic gnostic library of nag hammadi. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The unknown author, who claimed to be peter the apostle, relied on the canonical gospels and on revelation to john to construct a conversation between himself and. The apocalypse of peter also known as the revelation of peter is a writing alleged as authored by the apostle peter that was written in the second century. The gospel of peter, the diatessaron of tatian, the.
Pdf the eye of revelation download full pdf book download. The apocalypse of peter translation by robertsdonaldson. It is not in the bible, but is mentioned in the muratorian fragment, the oldest surviving list of new testament books, which also states it was not allowed to be read in church by others. Dec 08, 2017 the book of revelation read by alexander scourby. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. It is considered a lost gospel because it was only found in 1945 in the desert near nag hammadi, egypt. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1.
Revelation overview peter petts commentary on the bible. He who overcomes will gain eternal life, avoid the second death, inherit the celestial kingdom, and rule many kingdoms. Ashish amos of the indian society for promoting christian knowledge ispck, post box 1585, 1654, madarsa road. Apocalypse of peter, pseudepigraphal noncanonical and unauthentic christian writing dating from the first half of the 2nd century ad. The apocalypse or revelation of peter gnostic society.
It is information which has been thoroughly tried and tested. To jerry and sherry roberts thank you for your faithful friendship and love for our lord and my family. The revelation of peter a nag hammadi scripture is gnostic but cannot be classified as being from the valentinian or sethian schools of thought, from thomas christianity or the hermetic religion. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history. Part of a vast collection of materials dealing with gnosis and gnosticism, both ancient and modern. Introduction and translation, byu studies quarterly. From the greek we can see the meaning behind the verse. It reports a revelation of jesus as given to peter the apostle, and then. The site includes the gnostic library, with the complete nag hammadi library and a large collection of other primary gnostic scriptures and documents. Revelation 422, reveals the future end time events that extend into the future unto eternity and establishes this as the end of gods revelation to man. Dear church family, for many, the most difficult book of the bible to understand is the final book of the new testament, the book of revelation. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture.
The apocalypse of peter, from the nag hammadi library. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. The apocalypse of peter should not be confused with the gnostic gospel of peter, a completely different work.