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S2 Episode 3: In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture on Revelation 12 the Woman and the Dragon, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Ian PaulAnglican minister, New Testament scholar, and author of the Tyndale Commentary on Revelationfor a wide-ranging conversation on the meaning and message of this central chapter. From the strange imagery of the pregnant woman and the dragon to the central question of the problem of evil, Revelation 12 offers both a cosmic drama and a message of hope. Ian Paul explains why this chapter is often seen as the heart of Revelation, unpacks its use of myth and symbol, and shows how it speaks to fragile first-century life and to our world today. Whether you've wrestled with apocalyptic literature before or are new to Revelation, this episode explores what makes this text unique, how it fits within its historical context, and what it means to trust Christ in the face of evil. Don't Miss the Next Episode: A conversation with Steve Walton on whether Acts contains eyewitness accounts. Free Guide Why Struggle with Greek? Avoid the 4 most common pitfalls and start making real progress: https://ntgreektutoring.com/why-struggle-with-greek?utm_source=youtube Chapters: 00:00 Coming up... 01:04 Meet Ian Paul: Scholar of Revelation 02:43 How Biblical Languages Change the Way We Read Scripture 11:36 What Exactly Is Apocalyptic Literature? 21:09 Why Revelation 12 Is the Heart of the Book 27:18 The Pregnant Woman and the Dragon: Decoding the Imagery 36:54 Reading Revelation Through Its First-Century World 39:52 Exile, Exodus, and the Journey from Tribulation to Hope 41:14 The Woman's Offspring: A New Kind of Family in Christ 44:48 Fragile First-Century Life and Revelation's Message 50:17 Revelation 12: Past, Present, and Future 57:31 How Revelation Shapes Our Lives Today Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/aspire