Social Science Commentary on the Book of Revelation

Bruce J. Malina, STD

ISBN 10: 0800632273 / ISBN 13: 9780800632274

Published by Augsburg Fortress, 2000

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Synopsis:

The author of Revelation presents himself as John, the astral seer, who professes faith in the Resurrected Jesus and who belonged to the house of Israel. John writes of traveling into the sky; but this perspective of "sky-visions" is completely neglected in the traditional commentaries and studies on Revelation. Malina and Pilch demonstrate the necessity of taking ancient sky-interpretation seriously for reading the book of Revelation in its first- century context.Building on their earlier works on Revelation, and using this highly successful commentary model, Malina and Pilch have charted a new direction for Revelation studies. Includes line- drawings and photographs, as well as charts and diagrams on ancient Mediterranean astrology.

About the Author:

Bruce J. Malinais professor of new testament at <a href=""http://www.creighton.edu/ccas/theology/faculty/brucejmalina/index.php"">Creighton University</a>, Omaha, and author or coauthor or editor of many influential volumes in New Testament, including several recent Fortress Press titles: Social Science Commentary on the Book of Revelation (2000); Social Science Commentary on the Synoptic Gospels (2nd edition 2003); Social Science Commentary on the Gospel of John (1998); and The Social Gospel of Jesus (2001).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Social Science Commentary on the Book of ...
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New