Format:
1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:
9789004497481
,
9789004111295
Series Statement:
Biblical Interpretation Series 32
Content:
This narrative commentary systematically examines John's Apocalypse from a narrative critical perspective. After an introduction to narrative criticism, the volume focuses on point of view, setting, rhetoric, character, and plot in the Book of Revelation. The rhetorical and symbolic significance of numerals are discussed at length as are the multifaceted characters in the book such as demonic animals (locust, beasts, dragon, birds) and apocalyptic animals (lamb, four living creatures). The symbolic significance of topographical, architectural, agricultural, and other settings is emphasized. The final chapter of the book is a summary of some of the major theological themes of Revelation. The volume provides a useful methodology for the study of a much disputed book of the Bible
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Revelation Unsealed : A Narrative Critical Approach to John's Apocalypse Leiden : BRILL, 1998 ISBN 9789004111295
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1163/9789004497481
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