Commentary on the Apocalypse

by Victorinus, Hermenegild (Editor)

The Father of the Church Victorinus has written a commentary on the Apocalypse, which has some interesting things to add on many of the verses of the Apocalypse. This work when taken along side 'The Book of Destiny' by Kramer, 'The Apocalypse of Saint John' by Berry, 'The Apocalypse of St. John by Ratton, who also wrote 'Essays on the Apocalypse.' Victorinus says: "Two great wings" are the two prophets- Elias, and the prophet who shall be with him. "And the serpent cast our of his mouth after the woman water as a flood, that he might carry her away with the flood." He signifies by the water which the serpent cast out of his mouth, the people who at his command would persecute her. "And the earth helped the woman, and opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth." That the earth opened her mouth and swallowed up the waters, sets forth the vengeance for present troubles. Although, therefore, It may signify this woman bringing forth, it shows her afterwards flying when her offspring is brought forth, because both things did not happen at one time; for we know that Christ was born, but that the time should arrive that she should flee from the face of the serpent: (we do not know) that this has happened as yet."

50 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2004

Reviews

[Alan Fuller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the relatively poor translation of Jerome’s version included in the Nicene-Post Nicene Fathers collection. It contains Jerome's modifications. A better translation of the original is found here;
http://www.bombaxo.com/blog/patristic...

[Etienne OMNES · Rating 2 out of 5]

Le commentaire sur l'apocalypse de Victorin (IVe siècle) est intéressant pour quiconque se demande comment l'église ancienne interprétait ce livre, mais pour ma part ses allégories acrobatiques m'ont fatigués.

[Arthur O'dell · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's an old translation of a (very) old book, but I found it enlightening and entertaining. This is the oldest extant commentary on the book of Revelation, and it is interesting to see how Victorinus' comments and approach compare to modern commentaries. Well worth the time if there is any interest in the history of Biblical interpretation.

[Ray Boshers · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Worthy Read

This book gives insight into what the early Church thought about the Book of Revelation. While we may not agree with the writer's understanding, he does bring out some points that we normally do not hear. This is not a lengthy read but it is a book that should be read by all those who have an interest in the Book of Revelation.