Iulian Faraoanu: La Nuova Gerusalemme nell’Apocalisse: storia e simbolo
The purpose of this paper is to present some aspects of New Jerusalem symbolism in Revelation in relationship with various biblical fragments.
In order to describe the image of Jerusalem, it will be a general presentation of the concept „holy city” in the Old and New Testament. The description is followed by short analyses of some fragments from Revelation related to the Jerusalem concept. In the end, comes out reflections about the theological and symbolical figure of the apocalyptical Jerusalem. The holy city is the fulfillment of history and the dream to see God face-to-face.