Dr. Justin Jeffcoat Schedtler discusses royal ideologies in the book of Revelation. He explains the background of his research and how he became interested in biblical studies. The conversation then delves into the importance of chapters 4 and 5 in Revelation, which depict the heavenly throne room visions and the slain lamb taking his seat. The concept of divine election and throne sharing is explored, highlighting the significance of Jesus being chosen by God. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the ideology of victory and the presence of violent imagery in Revelation. The conversation explores the themes of suffering as victory, violent imagery in Revelation, and the concept of benefaction in the ancient world. It also discusses how Revelation can be interpreted in a contemporary context. Dr. Jeffcoat Schedtler is Assistant Professor of Religion at Wartburg College. He is the author of A Heavenly Chorus: The Dramatic Function of Revelation's Hymns and Royal Ideologies in the Book of Revelation: https://www.amazon.com/Ideologies-Revelation-Justin-Jeffcoat-Schedtler/dp/1009297406/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19O44CX26U0N6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Yzqgn5s3oClx8h3RnO17cWzHxQqSF1FVYOn5aoIRBAo.ztnzlECRjpacAVrfuL5Edxxb_fUCc81PA8i0Ue-Q5Yw&dib_tag=se&keywords=justin+jeffcoat+schedtler&qid=1716218700&sprefix=justin+jeffcoat+schedtl%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1 Chapter Breakdown👇 0:40 - Introduction 3:45 - Dr. Jeffcoat Schedtler's journey in biblical studies 7:15 - Messianism in Revelation 11:59 - The importance of Rev 4-5 15:35 - The concept of divine election 21:35 - Reading Revelation in light of emperor worship in Asia Minor 27:35 - Divine honors and thrones 32:15 - Violence in Revelation 49:30 - Jesus as the divine benefactor 59:00 - How scholars read Revelation