Article December 20, 1969 Issue

Words of Current Interest

The words in this issue are related to the Lesson-Sermon in the CHRISTIAN SCIENCE QUARTERLY designated to be read in Christian Science churches on December 28, 1969.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Rev. 1:1)

The Greek noun rendered "Revelation" is apokalypsis, from which is derived our word "Apocalypse," often used as an alternative name for the book of Revelation. Apokalypsis itself comes from the Greek preposition apo (from) and the verb kalyptein (to hide, or hiding)—the thought being that it signifies that which removes from hiding, and consequently reveals.

The Lord's day (Rev. 1:10)

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