Author Brown interweaves the significance of the biblical Book of Revelation with his personal, intuitive exploration of Scripture. As a Sunday school teacher, he had been grappling with visions and prophecies conveyed by the apostle John. Beginning his study, the image given of a seven-headed beast, a virgin woman, and a child swept him into a reverie and convinced him that he had seen these beings. The virgin, perhaps Mary, or symbolically the nation of Israel, will, after being threatened by the beast, give birth to a son who will become the leader of all nations. Brown felt stirred to share his investigations with others, especially those who choose to "deny God's word if it conflicts with their traditions or teachings."

A multitude of details follows, including the true meaning of the word "leaven"—in scriptural symbolism equivalent to sin—explaining why the ritual of Seder involves only unleavened bread. Brown rationally asserts that some of the prophecies given in Revelation have already taken place, but the "pouring out of Satan's wrath" is only now beginning. Because accepting the truth of biblical teachings may prove difficult for those accustomed to designing their own version of God and Jesus, Brown assiduously discloses the spiritual truths to be found plainly in John's ancient but still relevant observations.

Brown, through the lens of his dedication to military service, charitable pursuits, professorship, and distinction in the medical profession, has composed this work as an alert to Christians who may have become complacent about the dangers of God's enemy, Satan, as those are not generally or accurately portrayed in contemporary churches. With a weighty collection of forceful facts garnered from his dedication to Scripture, Brown's book will doubtless be the subject of group discussion in religious settings and can guide those Christians seeking a broader scriptural understanding to a fresh, enlightened pathway.

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