[biblewonk]

Yes, of course... Mary fled to Egypt, the woman is described as fleeing to the desert.

I don't see that as egypt but the spiritual wilderness of the world.

[dangus]

>> I don't see that as egypt but the spiritual wilderness of the world. <<
O for crying out loud! Quit saying about everything, "it doesn't mean that, it means this." It means both of it! It's prophecy! EVERYTHING has two meanings. (actually, four.)

The woman who bears Christ in Revelations fled into the desert. The woman who actually bore Christ fled into Egypt. You don't suppose there's a connection between Egypt and the desert, do you? Egypt is the land of spiritual wilderness, exile from the promised land. For three and a half years (a symbolic period of time, doubtlessly), the Holy City of God shall be assaulted by the forces of Satan. During this time, the Church will be in exile, forced into spiritual wilderness.