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Apocalypse and Allegiance – Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation
J. Nelson Kraybill
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Description for Apocalypse and Allegiance – Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, figures. BIC Classification: HRCF2; HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
In this lively introduction, J. Nelson Kraybill shows how the book of Revelation was understood by its original readers and what it means for Christians today. Kraybill places Revelation in its first-century context, opening a window into the political, economic, and social realities of the early church. His fresh interpretation highlights Revelation's liturgical structure and directs readers' attentions to twenty-first-century issues of empire, worship, and allegiance, showing how John's apocalypse is relevant to the spiritual life of believers today. The book includes maps, timelines, photos, a glossary, discussion questions, and stories of modern Christians who live out John's vision of ... Read more
In this lively introduction, J. Nelson Kraybill shows how the book of Revelation was understood by its original readers and what it means for Christians today. Kraybill places Revelation in its first-century context, opening a window into the political, economic, and social realities of the early church. His fresh interpretation highlights Revelation's liturgical structure and directs readers' attentions to twenty-first-century issues of empire, worship, and allegiance, showing how John's apocalypse is relevant to the spiritual life of believers today. The book includes maps, timelines, photos, a glossary, discussion questions, and stories of modern Christians who live out John's vision of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
362g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Ada, MI, United States
ISBN
9781587432613
SKU
V9781587432613
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About J. Nelson Kraybill
J. Nelson Kraybill (PhD, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia) has served as president of Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and has taught the book of Revelation for more than twenty years on four continents. He is the author of Imperial Cult and Commerce in John's Apocalypse and frequently speaks in ecclesial and academic settings on biblical themes of discipleship, peacemaking, leadership, ... Read more
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