The Book Of Revelation And Its Interpreters

Author : Ian Boxall,Richard Tresley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781442255135

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The Book of Revelation and Its Interpreters by Ian Boxall,Richard Tresley Pdf

The Book of Revelation has fired the imaginations of theologians, preachers, artists, and ordinary Christians across the centuries. The resulting number of commentaries on the book is enormous, and most studies can only touch upon, at most, a representative sample of this vast literature. As a consequence, many focus largely on the interpretation of the Apocalypse only within specific periods, such as the patristic period or during the Reformation. One result of this severe limitation given the vast literary corpus is how historical interpretations in critical commentaries of the Book of Revelations tend to prioritize authors from the modern period. In The Book of Revelation and Its Interpreters: Short Studies and an Annotated Bibliography, editors Richard Tresley and Ian Boxall fill a significant gap in the scholarly literature. At its heart is an extensive annotated bibliography, covering commentaries on the book up to 1700, including most of the early illuminated Apocalypses. Supporting the presentation of this survey of the historical interpretations of the Book of Revelation is an extended overview of Revelation’s often-colorful reception history by Christopher Rowland, together with a number of short studies on various aspects of the book. These include discussions of specific commentators, such as Sean Michael Ryan’s look at Tyconius and Francis X. Gumerlock exploration of Chromatius of Aquileia, alongside a more general treatment of Revelation’s impact on the figure of John of Patmos in an essay by Ian Boxall and the visual reception of Revelation in Natasha O’Hear’s article. The Book of Revelation and Its Interpreters provides a valuable bibliographical resource for those working in the field of Biblical Studies, history of Christianity, eschatology and apocalyptic studies. The accompanying essays orient the authors recorded in the bibliography within a larger context, offering specific examples of the Apocalypse’s capacity to speak in fresh and often surprising ways to diverse audiences throughout history.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780857861016

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Revelation by Anonim Pdf

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Author : Michael J. Gorman
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606085608

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Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael J. Gorman Pdf

This volume deals with the varied forms of shame reflected in biblical, theological, psychological and anthropological sources. Although traditional theology and church practice concentrate on providing forgiveness for shameful behavior, recent scholarship has discovered the crucial relevance of social shame evoked by mental status, adversity, slavery, abuse, illness, grief and defeat. Anthropologists, sociologists, and psychologists have discovered that unresolved social shame is related to racial and social prejudice, to bullying, crime, genocide, narcissism, post-traumatic stress and other forms of toxic behavior. Eleven leaders in this research participated in a conference on The Shame Factor, sponsored by St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Lincoln, NE in October 2010. Their essays explore the impact and the transformation of shame in a variety of arenas, comprising in this volume a unique and innovative resource for contemporary religion, therapy, ethics, and social analysis.

Author : Andrew R. Guffey
Publisher : Fortress Academic
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-15
Category : Bible
ISBN : 197870657X

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The Book of Revelation and the Visual Culture of Asia Minor by Andrew R. Guffey Pdf

Comparing the verbal images of the book of Revelation to the visual rhetoric and images of Asia Minor, Andrew R. Guffey argues that Revelation is to be "seen" and not just read. By engaging Revelation as a visual text, Guffey reinserts it into the visual culture of early Christianity.

Author : Paul M. Hoskins
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781556352232

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Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Temple in the Gospel of John by Paul M. Hoskins Pdf

This study examines John's portrayal of Jesus as the fulfillment and replacement of the Temple. It also shows how a traditional conception of typology can be helpful for understanding the nature of the relationship between Jesus and the Temple. Interpreters often associate John 1:14, 1:51, 2:18-22, and 4:20-24 with Jesus' replacement of the Temple. Based on these texts, one can already begin to see that he fulfills and replaces the Temple in that he is the new locus of God's presence, glory, revelation, and abundant provision for his people. In particular, John 2:18-22 clearly associates Jesus' role as the Temple with his death and resurrection. According to Isaiah, part of God's decisive action on behalf of his people, and for revealing himself to the nations, is the lifting up of the Temple above all other temples. In John, this expectation finds its fulfillment in Jesus. John's language of lifting up and glorification marks Jesus' death, resurrection, and exaltation as climactic events through which God lifts up and glorifies Jesus, the true Temple. Jesus' death, resurrection, and exaltation are also the means by which God provides for his people. Jesus offers his flesh and blood for the life of the world and sends the Spirit to enrich believers with the benefits of his sacrificial death. In doing so, he simultaneously fulfills prophecies and patterns associated with the Passover, Feast of Tabernacles, Feast of Dedication, and the Temple.

Author : G. K. Beale,David Campbell
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467442015

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Revelation by G. K. Beale,David Campbell Pdf

G. K. Beale’s monumental New International Greek Testament Commentary volume on Revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome (over 1,300 pages) into a book more accessible and pertinent to preachers, students, and general Christian readers. As in the original commentary, Beale views Revelation as an integrated whole, as a conscious continuation of the Old Testament prophetic books, and shows that recognizing Revelation’s nearly constant use of Old Testament allusions is key to unlocking its meaning. Interspersed throughout the volume are more than sixty sets of “Suggestions for Reflection” to help readers better grasp the relevance of Revelation to their lives and our world today.

Author : Anthony Charles Garland
Publisher : SpiritAndTruth.org
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780978886417

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A Testimony of Jesus Christ - Volume 1 by Anthony Charles Garland Pdf

A Commentary on the Book of Revelation - Volume 2 The author presents a detailed study of the Book of Revelation emphasizing prophetic themes from the rest of the Bible which find their fulfillment in Revelation. To understand this controversial book, the author explores the many connections between the visions seen by the Apostle John and previous prophetic revelation given to Old Testament prophets such as Daniel, Ezekiel, and others. It is the author's conviction that an understanding of related passages elsewhere in the Bible is the most important key to unlocking the bewildering variety of interpretations which often accompany the study of the last book of the Bible. The commentary is linked to a free companion internet course providing an additional 70 hours of audio instruction linked to almost 1,000 slides.

Author : Merrill C. Tenney
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802804217

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Interpreting Revelation by Merrill C. Tenney Pdf

"Interpreting Revelation" is a sane, thorough, scholarly, and sensible approach to studying and understanding the book of Revelation. It provides the reader with clear insights into the various methods of interpreting this last book of the Bible. No matter what approach you take to the book of Revelation" futurist or preterist, premillennial or amillennial" you will find enlightenment as you have opportunity to peruse a variety of other approaches to understanding this somewhat mysterious apocalyptic book.

Author : Richard Wagner,Larry R. Helyer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781118050866

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The Book of Revelation For Dummies by Richard Wagner,Larry R. Helyer Pdf

Are you baffled by the Book of Revelation? Understand the purpose, key themes, and symbolism of the most fascinating book in the Bible with The Book of Revelation For Dummies, an easy-to-understand guide that will help you grasp the enduring messages of Revelation and apply them to your life. You will understand what Revelation says about the past, present, and future, and how it relates to the rest of the Bible. You will learn how this mysterious book of the Bible fits into a historical context. You’ll discover all kinds of interesting facts about the apostle John and learn about the details of his world. You will be able to choose a perspective for interpreting this book of the Bible and decipher the many haunting symbols. There is no need to read this reference guide from cover to cover; simply browse the table of contents or flip through the pages to find the answers and assistance that you need. Discover how to: Interpret the prophecy of the Revelation Place it in historical context Understand how it relates to other books in the Bible Unravel the details of the apostle John’s life and world Choose a perspective for understanding See the grander scheme of things Complete with lists of the ten most commonly asked questions about end times and the ten rules of thumb for interpreting scripture, The Book of Revelation For Dummies will help you understand and decode one of the most perplexing books in the Bible!

Author : Jaroslav Pelikan
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780300130768

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Interpreting the Bible and the Constitution by Jaroslav Pelikan Pdf

Both the Bible and the Constitution have the status of “Great Code,” but each of these important texts is controversial as well as enigmatic. They are asked to speak to situations that their authors could not have anticipated on their own. In this book, one of our greatest religious historians brings his vast knowledge of the history of biblical interpretation to bear on the question of constitutional interpretation. Jaroslav Pelikan compares the methods by which the official interpreters of the Bible and the Constitution—the Christian Church and the Supreme Court, respectively—have approached the necessity of interpreting, and reinterpreting, their important texts. In spite of obvious differences, both texts require close, word-by-word exegesis, an awareness of opinions that have gone before, and a willingness to ask new questions of old codes, Pelikan observes. He probes for answers to the question of what makes something authentically “constitutional” or “biblical,” and he demonstrates how an understanding of either biblical interpretation or constitutional interpretation can illuminate the other in important ways.

Author : Kevin J. Conner
Publisher : City Christian Pub
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2000-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0914936107

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Interpreting the Book of Revelation by Kevin J. Conner Pdf

Discover how to interpret the book of Revelation for yourself, whether for use in developing your sermon or answering questions. Interpreting the Book of Revelation teaches you how to apply proper hermeneutical principles and unlock answers on your own. An invaluable tool to balance the varied interpretations of today.

Author : Msgr. A. Robert Nusca
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781945125775

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The Christ of the Apocalypse: Contemplating the Faces of Jesus in the Book of Revelation by Msgr. A. Robert Nusca Pdf

That the Apocalypse of John is a “Revelation of Jesus Christ” (Rev 1:1) is a fact too often overlooked by interpreters of this last book of the Bible. As Msgr. A. Robert Nusca’s The Christ of the Apocalypse: Contemplating the Faces of Jesus in the Book of Revelation proposes, beyond predictions of earthquakes and falling stars, St. John articulates from start to finish a multifaceted and compelling portrait of Jesus Christ. Nusca offers an exegetical reading of selected verses of the Book of Revelation, incorporating rich spiritual and pastoral reflections. The Christ of the Apocalypse above all affirms that St. John’s God- and Christ-centered, symbolic universe offers our contemporary world a spiritual place to stand amid the shifting sands of postmodernity. As Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, writes in his Foreword, “Now, as in the first century, Christians face martyrdom, and those who are not called to die for Christ are called to live for Christ in a world which in many ways rejects the Gospel. More than ever, we need the apocalyptic vision, to have our own vision of reality clarified, and to be strengthened in our evangelical witness.”

Author : Robert Charles Sproul,Keith A. Mathison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1994 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1596382422

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Reformation Study Bible-ESV by Robert Charles Sproul,Keith A. Mathison Pdf

More than fifty scholars, under R. C. Sproul, collaborated to produce this study Bible to help readers understand the great doctrines of the Christian faith. Published by Ligonier Ministries, trade distribution by P&R Publishing.

Author : C. Marvin Pate
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825433672

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Reading Revelation by C. Marvin Pate Pdf

Intriguing and endlessly contentious ideas and images of apocalyptic measure come together in the book of Revelation. It is a rich and hermeneutically complicated Scripture that, unsurprisingly, has no universally accepted interpretation. Reading Revelation compares these four major approaches to Revelation by laying out the different interpretive translations provided by each school of thought in parallel columns.

Author : A. Berkeley Mickelsen
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1972-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0802847811

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Interpreting the Bible by A. Berkeley Mickelsen Pdf