Format:
IX, 246 S.
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Ill.
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22 cm
ISBN:
9780670023349
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0670023345
Content:
John's Revelation : challenging the evil empire, Rome -- Visions of heaven and hell : from Ezekiel and John of Patmos to Paul -- Other revelations : heresy or illumination? -- Confronting persecution : how Jews and Christians separated politics from religion -- Constantine's conversion : how John's Revelation became part of the Bible
Content:
A world-renowned scholar of religion and bestselling author of "The Gnostic Gospels, Beyond Belief," and" Reading Judas" explores the strangest and most controversial book in the Bible: the Book of Revelation
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-225) and index
Language:
English
Subjects:
Theology
Keywords:
Bibel Offenbarung des Johannes
;
Eschatologie
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Contributor biographical information
URL:
Publisher description
Author information:
Pagels, Elaine H. 1943-
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