The Theology of the Book of Revelation

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies, New Testament, Study
Cover of the book The Theology of the Book of Revelation by Richard Bauckham, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Richard Bauckham ISBN: 9781107384798
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: March 4, 1993
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Richard Bauckham
ISBN: 9781107384798
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: March 4, 1993
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

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 idolatries of the time and to participate in God's purpose of gathering all the nations into his kingdom. Once Revelation is properly grounded in its original context it is seen to transcend that context and speak to the contemporary church. This study concludes by highlighting Revelation's continuing relevance for today.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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 idolatries of the time and to participate in God's purpose of gathering all the nations into his kingdom. Once Revelation is properly grounded in its original context it is seen to transcend that context and speak to the contemporary church. This study concludes by highlighting Revelation's continuing relevance for today.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book The Christian Schism in Jewish History and Jewish Memory by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book The Archaeology of Malta by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book China and Maritime Europe, 1500–1800 by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book Just Taxes by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book Globalization and Competition by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book The Cambridge Companion to Medieval Philosophy by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book Pericles by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book Rousseau, Law and the Sovereignty of the People by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book Uniform Central Limit Theorems by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book Environmental and Nuclear Networks in the Global South by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book The Global Cold War by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book The United States, Italy and the Origins of Cold War by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book The Law of Armed Conflict by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book Terrorism and the Right to Resist by Richard Bauckham
Cover of the book Women on the Stage in Early Modern France by Richard Bauckham
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy