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The Theology of the Book of Revelation
Richard Bauckham
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Description for The Theology of the Book of Revelation
Paperback. This study is unique in its comprehensive account of the theology of Revelation, and is original in its exposition of the Book's message. Series Editor(s): Dunn, James D. G. Series: New Testament Theology. Num Pages: 181 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 234. Series: New Testament Theology. 181 pages. This study is unique in its comprehensive account of the theology of Revelation, and is original in its exposition of the Book's message. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HRCG9. Dimension: 214 x 140 x 10. Weight: 270. Series Editor(s) :Dunn, James D. G.
The Book of Revelation is a work of profound theology. But its literary form makes it impenetrable to many modern readers and open to all kinds of misinterpretations. Richard Bauckham explains how the book's imagery conveyed meaning in its original context and how the book's theology is inseparable from its literary structure and composition. Revelation is seen to offer not an esoteric and encoded forecast of historical events but rather a theocentric vision of the coming of God's universal kingdom, contextualised in the late first-century world dominated by Roman power and ideology. It calls on Christians to confront the political ... Read more
The Book of Revelation is a work of profound theology. But its literary form makes it impenetrable to many modern readers and open to all kinds of misinterpretations. Richard Bauckham explains how the book's imagery conveyed meaning in its original context and how the book's theology is inseparable from its literary structure and composition. Revelation is seen to offer not an esoteric and encoded forecast of historical events but rather a theocentric vision of the coming of God's universal kingdom, contextualised in the late first-century world dominated by Roman power and ideology. It calls on Christians to confront the political ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
181
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Series
New Testament Theology
Condition
New
Weight
244g
Number of Pages
181
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521356916
SKU
V9780521356916
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Reviews for The Theology of the Book of Revelation
"A thorough reading
and rereading
of this slim volume suggests that Bauckman's hope that it may contribute to the renewal of the doctrine of God in our time may not be in vain, and that the series to which it belongs may likewise contribute to the renewal of biblical theology." M. Eugene Boring, Journal of Religion "This volume will take ... Read more
and rereading
of this slim volume suggests that Bauckman's hope that it may contribute to the renewal of the doctrine of God in our time may not be in vain, and that the series to which it belongs may likewise contribute to the renewal of biblical theology." M. Eugene Boring, Journal of Religion "This volume will take ... Read more