Abstract
Apocalyptic literature is one of the literature that has been subjected to numerous exegetical approaches due to the difficulty of understanding its content. This has resulted in misinterpretation among Christians. After discussing the available models for apocalyptic literature in this study, it was understood that the eclectic approach remains a preferable alternative for interpreting apocalyptic literature. Its steps must be utilized as a whole to yield intended results for a sound interpretation of apocalyptic literature for both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Keywords: Apocalyptic literature, Preteristt Approach, Idealist Approach, Futuristic Approach, Historicist Approach, Propheticist Approach, Eclectic Approach, Revelation.
Highlights
Ernst Käsemann opines that apocalyptic literature is “the mother of all Christian theology.”2 this literature has suffered over the years due to the difficulty of understanding its content which has led overzealous and misguided interpreters to use it to support their erroneous viewpoints.3 While some understand the content of the writings on their face value i.e. literally, others approach it from other angles—all not giving a better interpretation of the book, leading to doctrinal conflict
The model interprets the book of Revelation by taking into consideration the background of the text which deals with past events, taking lessons from these past events to give strength and encouragement to the present-day Christians who are in struggle, and the giving of the futuristic happenings of these past events at the end of time
Evaluation of the Eclectic Approach Eclectic model of interpretation happens to be better off when compared to the other interpretation approaches to the book of Revelation and by extension all apocalyptic literature due to its nature
Summary
Ernst Käsemann opines that apocalyptic literature is “the mother of all Christian theology.”2 this literature has suffered over the years due to the difficulty of understanding its content which has led overzealous and misguided interpreters to use it to support their erroneous viewpoints.3 While some understand the content of the writings on their face value i.e. literally, others approach it from other angles—all not giving a better interpretation of the book, leading to doctrinal conflict. Preterist Approach The term “preterist” comes from the Latin term praeter meaning “past”.21 This model of apocalyptic interpretation takes as a fact that the book and its prophecies have been fulfilled in the original historical setting of the writer.22 it relates the content of the apocalypse to the original author and his hearers.
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