The Last Word

""The book is great! There is no harder book in Scripture to explain and extol than the Revelation to Saint John the Divine! It is a must-read for clergy. We are living in a time much like that which John faced, with uncertainties at every turn! . . . Reading Mother Meade's book might help many of us who avoid reading about difficult challenges in our own age! Go for it!"" --David Lowry, Rector Emeritus, Christ Church Cathedral, New Orleans ""Dr. Meade has given the world a tremendous gift. The Angers Tapestries are a testament to the shimmering artistry of the fourteenth century and there is no lover of art, of medieval Europe, or of the Christian Scriptures who will not find their horizons ripped wide open by this remarkable monograph. Dr. Meade's particular attention to the subtleties of the most unique and enigmatic book of Sacred Scripture allows the combination of staggering artistry and theological acumen behind these tapestries to shine forth. Highly recommended!"" --Matthew S. C. Olver, Senior Lecturer in Liturgics, Nashotah House Theological Seminary ""The Apocalypse tapestries in the Castle of Angers, France, form the largest collection of tapestries in the world and are a UNESCO World Heritage site. As a student at a lycée in Angers, I visited a number of times to contemplate the extraordinary images. Meade's introduction to the book itself is complete, well-researched, and uncontroversial. As guide to the tapestries, she weaves together both the medieval masterpieces and the text. It is a fresh new way to think about what John's vision was really about. Highly recommended."" --Pierre Whalon, Retired Bishop, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe ""The Angers Apocalypse is the world's largest surviving set of medieval tapestries and one of the greatest works of art inspired by the Bible's complex and arresting final book. Jean Meade's The Last Word breathes life into their threads through learned commentary, pastoral insight, and a commanding grasp of Western culture."" --Mark Michael, editor-in-chief, The Living Church