This study guide explores the origins and reception history of the Book of Revelation and its continuing fascination for readers from both religious and secular backgrounds. Stephen D. Moore examines the transcultural impact Revelation has had, both within and beyond Christianity, not only on imaginings of when and how the world will end, but also on imaginings of the risen Jesus, heaven and hell, Satan, the Antichrist, and even Mary the mother of Jesus. Moore traces Revelation’s remarkable reception through the ages, with special emphasis on its twentieth and twenty-first century appropriations, before resituating the book in its original context of production: Who wrote it, where, when, why, and modelled on what? The study guide culminates with a miniature commentary on the entire text of Revelation, weaving together liberationist, postcolonial, feminist, womanist, queer, and ecological approaches to the book in order to discern what it might mean for contemporary readers and communities concerned with issues of social justice.
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Acknowledgements 1. Why Read Revelation? 2. Revelation’s Reception 3. Revelation’s Production 4. A Micro-Commentary on Revelation Works Cited Author Index
An ambitious but accessible introduction to the Book of Revelation, this book surveys crucial interpretive dilemmas that matter for many contemporary readers. A terrific starting point for students and a welcome reference for critics, this text provides a helpful snapshot of Revelation’s histories and possibilities.
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Introduces students to all the key themes and issues surrounding the book of Revelation.
Reflects upon Revelation's reception throughout history, including its impact upon 20th- and 21st- century US culture
Bloomsbury-T&T Clark’s Study Guides to the New Testament present the latest in biblical scholarship in an engaging format for students and those approaching biblical texts for the first time. Each book covers the historical or introductory issues surrounding the text before moving on to consider interpretative issues and the range of approaches available to readers of the text. The books include further reading lists and pointers for students looking to further their knowledge.
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ISBN
9780567696786
Publisert
2021-01-14
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Vendor
T.& T.Clark Ltd
Vekt
363 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
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Product language
Engelsk
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Antall sider
128

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Stephen D. Moore is Edmund S. Janes Professor of New Testament Studies at the Theological School, Drew University, USA.