1. Revelation

Can the Dead Praise?

by Peter J. Leithart

The Bible typically maps out a three-dimensional universe. When the Lamb ascends, a fourth dimension emerges. Continue Reading »

23 May 2014

In the End is My Beginning

by Peter J. Leithart

How is the Lamb the “root” of David? Continue Reading »

22 May 2014

Creation Fulfilled

by Peter J. Leithart

Creation is fulfilled when it is filled with praise. Continue Reading »

22 May 2014

New Song

by Peter J. Leithart

When the Lamb appears, the angels sing a “new song.” Continue Reading »

19 May 2014

Worthy God

by Peter J. Leithart

“Worthiness” is not a Hebraic acclamation but a Hellenistic/Roman one.  Continue Reading »

17 May 2014

Universal Praise

by Peter J. Leithart

Praise fills the earth only when the Lamb appears in heaven. Continue Reading »

17 May 2014

Three to Four

by Peter J. Leithart

Heaven’s song moves from the divine three to the earthly four. Continue Reading »

16 May 2014

Ascended Lamb

by Peter J. Leithart

Jesus appears as a Lamb in heaven, but He’s not the Passover Lamb. Continue Reading »

13 May 2014

Creation and Being

by Peter J. Leithart

According to the song of the heavenly elders, God stands in a threefold relation to creation. Continue Reading »

12 May 2014

Falling Angels

by Peter J. Leithart

Cherubim sing, and elders prostrate themselves - for a while. Then they all prostrate themselves. Continue Reading »

10 May 2014
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