@ARTICLE{Karczewski_Ks._Marek_The_2019,
 author={Karczewski, Ks. Marek},
 volume={Tom 14},
 pages={121-137},
 journal={Studia Nauk Teologicznych PAN},
 howpublished={online},
 year={2019},
 publisher={Polskia Akademia Nauk - Komitet Nauk Teologicznych},
 abstract={The article is titled “The symbol of the serpent in the Apocalypse of St. John”. Its aim is an exegetical analysis of the term “serpent” (ὄφις). The expression appears in Rev 9:19; 12:9; 20:2 and 12:14-16. In Rev 9:19 snakes are a symbolic element of a cavalry that realizes God’s plan. In other texts the serpent is a symbol of Satan. In Rev 12:9; 20,2 appears the title “the ancient serpent” referring to the biblical story of Gen 3:1-24. It is emphasized that Satan is the tempter. In Rev 12:14-16 the term “serpent” is used as a synonym for the dragon. It is possible that the symbolic scene of aggression towards woman expresses a destructive satanic action against the Church. We also ask a question how much the apocalyptic dragon (δράκων) is a serpent. In the course of exegetical analysis we have paid attention to two perspectives. The first is a historical and religious background of the serpent symbol in Rev. The second is original theology of Rev. One of her basic features is very rich symbolism. The author of Rev. refers to the past, but introduces a new, original content.},
 type={Artykuły / Articles},
 title={The Symbol of the serpent in the Revelation of John},
 URL={http://czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/115868/PDF/8.pdf},
 doi={10.31743/snt.2019.14.08},
 keywords={serpent in Rev, Rev 9:19, the ancient serpent, Rev 12:15-16, the dragon in Rev, Satan in Rev},
}