TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bates,Joseph
TI  - The Opening Heavens: or a Connected View of the Testimony of the Prophets and Apostles, Concerning the Opening Heavens, Compared With Astronomical Observations, and of the Present and Future Location of the New Jerusalem, the Paradise of God
AV  - BT 
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Second Advent
KW  - Bible -- Prophecies
KW  - Paradise
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N2  - "The Opening Heavens" by Joseph Bates is a theological publication written in the mid-19th century. This book delves into the interpretations of biblical prophecies and apostolic teachings concerning the nature of the heavens, the anticipated second coming of Jesus Christ, and the ultimate establishment of the New Jerusalem. It reflects the religious fervor and eschatological beliefs prevalent during the time.  In this work, Bates presents a comprehensive account that attempts to reconcile prophetic visions from the Bible, especially from the books of Revelation and Ezekiel, with astronomical observations. He argues for a literal interpretation of the New Jerusalem as a physical manifestation of God's kingdom on Earth, emphasizing its divinely ordained location and grandeur. Bates challenges contemporary theological views that spiritualize the second coming, insisting instead on a tangible return of Christ and a restored heavenly sanctuary. Through various scriptural references, he promotes the idea that the faithful will witness the descent of the New Jerusalem from the heavens as a central event in Christian eschatology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57330
ER  -