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Worth 10 stars 
This book is very concise, easy to read, understand, yet full of sound theology from the Ancient Catholic Church. As a former Presbyterian this book is a Godsend. I had come to believe the same view of Revelation concerning AD 70 and judgment along with the kingdom of heaven being the Church as Dr. Hahn. This is a minority view in Presbyterianism, yet there was never a connection between Revelation and the Mass. Because Presbyterians hold that the Lord's Supper is merely a sign and symbol of the body and blood of Christ but not really the body and blood of Christ given to the believer in the Lord's Supper, no connection was ever made. But when I came to take the Words of Scripture in their plain meaning by faith, the connection was made. And this book relieved all my tensions and was a joy to read for it is exactly what I had believed all along. This is a very imporant work that all Christians should read in understanding proper worship, the Mass (missa)Christ coming to us, and eschatology (the last things). Highly recommended.
Reaches into your soul
I was introduced to Scott Hahn when a dear friend gave me this book to read. Mr. Hahn is the first writer able to explain Catholic beliefs and doctrine in understandable layman's terms. For the first time, I truly understood teachings about the Mass and scripture, that I just doubted and had trouble believing. For once I am no longer scared of reading the Book of Revelations. Sinc then I have read many of Mr. Hahn's titles. I suggest to anyone who is struggling with understanding the Catholic Church, that you pick up any of Hahn's books and take the time to read, meditate, and be transformed.
Gripping.
From beginning to end this book is just fascinating. Finally, a text about the Book of Revelations that is NOT filled up with crazy "End Times" theories! This book will not only make you appreciate the Book of the Apocalypse more, but you will find this book making you appreciate the Mass in a whole new and important way.
Judgment Day
Someone pointed out to me that the those in the early church realized the crucial, "eschatological dimension" of the mass because of the martyrdom which was so immanent for many of them. When they heard "Kyrie eleison" (Lord have mercy) they realized that they were at that moment before the Judgment Throne of Christ on the Day of Judgment itself!
We in the 21st century need books like this to make the connection between Christ's Ultimate Sacrifice and Our Ultimate Destiny. Dr. Scott Hahn masterfully connects the Book of the Apocalypse and the Divine Liturgy showing in what manner they are two manifestations of the same reality of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and his message of salvation and how they help interpret each other.
This is all shown to be in accordance with the way the fathers and teachers of the Catholic Church have always viewed the Mass. I would recommend this book for non-Catholics who are curious as to why the Catholic church does not make a lot of hay out of "end-time prophecies" for our own time from Revelation; we see it as signifying something much deeper and eternal.
Mass has biblical ties 
I loved this book for the fact that it demonstrates the origins of the Catholic mass. It is all biblical. The ties between the mass and the book of Revelation were eye opening. This book will only enrich one's understanding and appreciation for the mass.
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the mass as, earth, heaven, lamb, mass, supper
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