The Message from Patmos by David S Clark
Revelation 17 - Introduction
CHAPTER XVII.
We are fortunate in having chapter seventeen in the book of Revelation, for it serves to explain much of the symbolism of the book that otherwise would appear vague. And whatever explanations God gives of the meaning of this book are infinitely better than all the guesses men can make.
This book was given by God. He knows its meaning and what he says in explanation of it is final.