ABSTRACT

“Listen to what the Spirit says to the Churches” (Rev 2:7). The book of Revelation, which appeared at the end of the first century of the Christian era, kept communities strong in the face of the Roman Empire´s devastating politics and the accusations of Synagogues (Rev 2:9; 3:9). Throughout history, and still echoing today, the prophetic content of this narrative has declined, giving way to fear and social apathy. The pandemic, too, has revealed the weakness of the hegemonic system and clearly highlighted the need for another civilizing paradigm. The planet no longer supports an economic model based on production, capital and profit. This article aims to confront both of these realities and engage in hermeneutics. How can apocalyptic literature encourage a new way of life, based on Jesus, the Lamb of God, identified with the victims of history? How can the pandemic, a clear sign of a cosmic humanitarian crisis, present/become an opportunity for a new humanity?

KEYWORDS
Revelation; Jesus Christ; Victims; Christian Communities