Eureka!

My husband was praying for me the night before, and lo and behold, I chanced upon the human face behind the mysterious great harlot in Rev 17-18. Reading Revelation is like trying to play a detective game, and the game is certainly made to be manageable with the many hints and leads provided. What a surprise!
For the thesis, there are quite some unfinished portions, but the gap has become less looming and, I hope, manageable.
Thanks also to all who have been supporting me in the work one way or other. Besides my two supervisors with their conscientious and ready support, I would also like to thank a prof in Holland, who despite having no obligations to help, has always been so ready to go the extra mile, to read and think about what I am doing.