The symbolic representation of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in the Revelation
of Saint John the Divine is considered in the article. The main problem is that these
images have no particular meaning. The article is aimed to treat these images not in
the theological, but in ethical and social aspects. It is necessary to show that the Four
Horsemen are not only the images of the Revelation, but also ethical and social changes in life in future events of the Day of Judgment.
Key words: Apocalypse, Horsemen, Day of Judgment, images, Revelation, stamps,
symbolism.
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