The Book of Revelation: Volume 12 (NEW COLLEGEVILLE BIBLE COMMENTARY: NEW TESTAMENT, 12) - Softcover

Cory, Catherine Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0814628850 ISBN 13: 9780814628850

Publisher: Liturgical Press, 2006

Synopsis

Full of awesome and gruesome scenes that seem to provoke more fear than faith, the Book of Revelation is often read as a roadmap through the doom and gloom of the end time. Correctly understood, however, this grand finale of the New Testament is aloud and clear call to conversion as well as a message of hope and consolation for Christians of every age.

Catherine Cory carefully explains the variety of Visions that unfold in kaleidoscopic fashion throughout the book. Scenes from the Old Testament form collages that convey the central theme; namely, that God is in control and evil is being conquered. The breathtaking conclusion resounds with God's promise, Behold, I make all things new."

Cory's lucid style reveals the true message of the Book of Revelation.

Catherine Ann Cory, PhD, is an associate professor in the theology department, at the University of Saint Thomas, St.Paul, Minnesota.

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About the Author

Catherine Cory is professor emerita of theology at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. She earned her master of arts degree in theology from Saint John’s University School of Theology and her PhD in Christianity and Judaism in antiquity from the University of Notre Dame. Her area of specialization is the New Testament, in particular the Gospel of John and the book of Revelation. She especially enjoys teaching adult faith formation classes and writing for those who want to know more about the New Testament and what it means for us today.

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Full of awesome and gruesome scenes that seem to provoke more fear than faith, the Book of Revelation is often read as a roadmap through the doom and gloom of the end time. Correctly understood, however, this grand finale of the New Testament is a loud and clear call to conversion as well as a message of hope and consolation for Christians of every age. Catherine Cory carefully explains the variety of visions that unfold in kaleidoscopic fashion throughout the book. Scenes from the Old Testament form collages that convey the central theme; namely, that God is in control and evil is being conquered. The breathtaking conclusion resounds with God?s promise, ?Behold, I make all things new.? Cory?s lucid style reveals the true message of the Book of Revelation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0814628850
• ISBN 13: 9780814628850
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104