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Revelation: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
Craig R. Koester
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Description for Revelation: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
Paperback. Series: The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries. Num Pages: 928 pages, 38 b/w illus. BIC Classification: HRCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 52. Weight in Grams: 1300.
In this landmark commentary, Craig R. Koester offers a comprehensive look at a powerful and controversial early Christian text, the book of Revelation. Originally written for Christian communities in Asia Minor, Revelation depicts scenes of cosmic conflict in which God, the creator of the world, overcomes the forces of destruction and makes all things new. This often misunderstood portion of the New Testament repeatedly surprises readers by warning that judgment is imminent, only to interrupt the visions of terror with messages of hope and redemption. ... Read more
In this landmark commentary, Craig R. Koester offers a comprehensive look at a powerful and controversial early Christian text, the book of Revelation. Originally written for Christian communities in Asia Minor, Revelation depicts scenes of cosmic conflict in which God, the creator of the world, overcomes the forces of destruction and makes all things new. This often misunderstood portion of the New Testament repeatedly surprises readers by warning that judgment is imminent, only to interrupt the visions of terror with messages of hope and redemption. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries
Condition
New
Weight
1312g
Number of Pages
928
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300216912
SKU
V9780300216912
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About Craig R. Koester
Craig R. Koester is the Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Reviews for Revelation: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
Throughout, Koester engages the diverse opinions expressed by others on Revelation: often agreeing, on occasion indicating a preference between options, and frequently providing reasons why prior opinions were not as useful. . . . This volume [is] accessible to anyone seeking to understand the historical as well as rhetorical impact of Revelation.
Stan Harstine, Religious Studies Review
Stan Harstine, Religious Studies Review