The document discusses the biblical reference to Pergamum in Revelation 2:12-13, where it is said that Satan's throne was located in Pergamum. It then provides historical context about Pergamum, including images and descriptions of the ancient city's ruins and the Altar of Zeus, a prominent center of worship. The altar is now located in Berlin's Pergamum Museum. The document notes that the altar was used as a model for the Zeppelin Tribune where Hitler held rallies. It concludes by connecting Revelation 13:2, where Satan gives his throne to the beast, to themes of political power and authority.
2. Revelation
Revelation 2:12-13 And to the angel of the
church in Pergamum write: The words of him
who has the sharp two-edged sword. I know
where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. Yet
you hold fast my name, and you did not deny
my faith even in the days of Antipas my
faithful witness, who was killed among you,
where Satan dwells.
8. Zeus on his throne
Zeus on his throne, holding
Nike in his right hand.
9. Zeus Altar
The Zeus Altar was located in Pergamum, Turkey. It was
one of the main center of Zeus worship throughout the
Mediterranean.
Excavation and its move started in 1878 to Germany. It
was rebuild and now stand in the Pergamum Museum
in Berlin.
The Zeppelin Tribune was modeled on the Zeus Altar
and used by Hitler in Nurnberg, Germany for his rallies.
After the end of World War II, the Soviets took the
Altar to Leningrad in 1948. The Altar was later returned
in 1958.
10. The Giants Frieze
On the Altar, The Gigantomachy frieze depicts
the struggle of the Titans and Olympians gods.
Athena and Nike fight Alkyoneus (left),
Gaia rises up from the ground (right)
Hecate fights against Klytios (left);
Artemis against Otos (right)
12. Satan will give his throne to the Beast
Revelation 13:2 And the beast that I saw was
like a leopard; its feet were like a bear's, and
its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it
the dragon gave his power and his throne and
great authority.
13. Obamas stage at the Democratic National
Convention 2008 in Denver, CO