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Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker Summary

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The author of this article, Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker, is a professor of New Testament Emeritus at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando Florida. According to his bio on the RTS website he is an accomplished author, holds three degrees and is a native of the Netherlands .

In this article Dr. Kistemaker addressed the topic of the temple during the Apocalypse. First, the author made the distinction between the Greek words for the temple complex and the holy of holies; showing how they have different meanings. Next, the author discussed the meaning of the word temple, giving multiple explanations for the term, such as the physical temple in Jerusalem, and the presence of God. The author pointed out that the Greek term for holy of holies is

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