Tag Archives: Babylon the Great

The Eternal City

Posted on August 20, 2012 by John Valade

[Note: This post is based on an address to a local church that invited me as a guest speaker.] The first time I came before you we discussed how the first book of the Bible sets up the whole story … Continue reading →

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A Refreshing Revelation, Part 18

Posted on November 23, 2009 by John Valade

The Fall of Babylon the Great In the late 1970’s the group Boney M produced a popular song based on the first few words of Psalm 137, called “By the Rivers of Babylon.” It had a catchy reggae beat that … Continue reading →

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A Refreshing Revelation, Part 17

Posted on October 25, 2009 by John Valade

The Beast’s Bad Babe Ok, so maybe the alliteration is a bit much. Chapter 17 shows the true nature of the system of Emperor-worship, personified as a woman of ill-repute (does anybody even use that expression anymore?). On the outside … Continue reading →

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