Jason

I've copied a bit from the Lycaeum article. Thanks Mr Irons.

It encompasses the history of God's people from their captivity in Babylon, to the return of Christ. This is the most important point you have made in this article, but it simply does not go far enough. This IS the history of God's people to the return of Christ. You have not, however, offered any explanation of WHY these particular 4 nations have been selected. (We'll leave the 5th for the moment). As Deuteronomy and history both indicate, the Jews have been scattered into every nation on the planet. WHY then are these particular 4 nations the only ones selected for mention? I would be interested to hear your view of the matter.


It contains no recapitulative elements. This is correct.


There is no suggestion of any form of 'multiple applications' or 'dual fulfillments' in the interpretation.This is also correct.


It is progressive. Do you mean progressing through history? Or what?


It is chronological.The understanding of this point is dependent on your reply to the first question, so I will leave it temporarily.


It is a continuity.This point also depends on your answer to the first, but I believe this to be only partly correct.


A correct understanding of the prophecy requires some knowledge of the historical events which it encompasses.This is true of every prophecy and its fulfilment

I will be away from the computer for a couple of days, so will not be able to respond as quickly as I otherwise would.

I know this thread is 9 years old.....but did this ever get resolved? I'm really interested in hearing the concluding arguments for who the toes are (and aren't). Can anyone point me in the right direction?