A Great Sign Appeared in the Sky . Audience-Oriented Criticism of Revelation 12:1-6

Revelation 12:1-6 recounts two signs that appear in heaven. The first sign is a woman and the second one dragon with seven heads, ten horns diadems on its heads. somewhat unusual description of has grand finale 12:4-6 which tells about interaction between dragon, as well her child. aware power must last for only short period, symbolic days, tries to swallow child whom give birth. In this way, wants thwart frustrate God’s plan. newborn caught up by God his throne reference OT helps audience identify Messiah who will shepherd all nations. presentation child’s mission nations assures plan be realized. This vision almighty, he ‘hidden actor’ entire vision. reader-oriented exegesis passage discloses how respond author’s rhetorical arguments presentation.