The Seven Seals, the Age of the Earth, and Ongoing Revelation

Authors

Nicholas J. Frederick

Keywords

seven seals, revelation, Christian history

Abstract

One of the more intriguing elements of the book of Revelation is its mention of a book sealed with seven seals (Rev. 5:1). As John’s vision progresses over the next two chapters, each of the seven seals is broken. These have been interpreted by scholars in a variety of ways. One interpretation, typically known as the “historicist” view, saw the seals as representing periods of time in the earth’s history, whether the entirety of the earth’s history from Adam on or just parts, such as early Christian history.1

Recommended Citation

Frederick, Nicholas J. (2025) "The Seven Seals, the Age of the Earth, and Ongoing Revelation," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 64: Iss. 1, Article 8.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol64/iss1/8