Revelation: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries) - Softcover

Koester, Craig R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0300216912 ISBN 13: 9780300216912

Publisher: Yale University Press, 2015

Synopsis

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. Koester provides richly textured descriptions of the book's setting and language, making extensive use of Greek and Latin inscriptions, classical texts, and ancient Jewish writings, including the Dead Sea Scrolls. While Revelation has often been viewed as world-negating, this commentary focuses on its deep engagement with social, religious, and economic issues. It also addresses the book's volatile history of interpretation and its cultural impact over the centuries. The result is a groundbreaking study that provides powerful insights and sets new directions for the continued appreciation of this visionary religious text.

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Review:

"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

About the Author:

Craig R. Koester is the Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota.

About this edition

• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0300216912
• ISBN 13: 9780300216912
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 928