Apocalyptic - Softcover

Morris, Leon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802814557 ISBN 13: 9780802814555

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1972

Synopsis

The study of apocalyptic — the body of ancient literature dealing with the end of the world — is vital to an understanding of the New Testament. Most of us, however, know very little about the subject — and if Leon Morris is correct, much of what we think we know is wrong. In this brief introduction to apocalyptic, Morris brings together the results of a great deal of work that has been done on the subject by himself and others. In a clear and lucid style, he addresses himself to the characteristics of apocalyptic writings, the world from which they arose, and their relation to the gospel. "Apocalyptic is not a good medium for expressing the cruciality of the cross," Morris concludes, "and in fact it does not express it . . . We cannot understand important sections of the New Testament without some knowledge of apocalyptic. But we cannot hold that apocalyptic contains the key to the whole. . . ."

About this title

About the Author

Leon Morris (1914-2006) was one of Australia's most prolific Bible scholars. He wrote over forty other books, including commentaries on Matthew, John, and Thessalonians.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 1972
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802814557
• ISBN 13: 9780802814555
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 87