Apocalypse by Barnstone Willis (37 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. St John of Patmos is accredited with writing "The Apocalypse", a revelation by angels that God will intervene decisively and reward his long-suffering elect. Here, it is rendered in blank verse, reflecting its original poetic form.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Good. St John of Patmos is accredited with writing "The Apocalypse", a revelation by angels that God will intervene decisively and reward his long-suffering elect. Here, it is rendered in blank verse, reflecting its original poetic form.

Condition: Good. F First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Good. F First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. F First Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. F First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Good. Reprint. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. very good clean copy. tight binding. clean covers. pages clean and unmarked. remnant of price sticker on back of dust jacket. dust jacket is very good with no chips or tears. 577 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. very good clean copy. tight binding. clean covers. pages clean and unmarked. previous owner sticker inside front cover. dust jacket is very good with no chips or tears. 577 pages.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Apocalypse. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

paperback. Condition: Good. New Directions Bibelot, c.2000, paperbk., 63pp., NF $.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

. Previous owner's blind stamp on ffep with line of notes on bfep. Otherwise pristine 577 pp.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows tiny split at head of backstrip; else only barely discernible shelfwear; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows mild rubbing; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 576pp. Hardback with DJ. Willis Barnstone is a poet, and also renowned for his translations of Classical Greek poetry. Now he has tried his hand at translating the New Testament, which he calls The New Covenant, which is an exact translation of its Greek title: Kaine diatheke. He presents this foundational book of Christianity in a way that does full justice to its deep poetical qualities. Substantial parts of the Old Testament have long been recognised as verse rather than prose, and many translations have taken account of this. Barnstone goes much farther. In his New Covenant, which contains the four Gospels and the Apocalypse, but not the Acts and the Letters, he renders in free verse all the passages purporting to be Jesus's words -- for instance, the Sermon on the Mount. Similarly for the words of John the Baptist, and the whole of the Apocalypse (The Revelation of John). Many readers, like me, will find that the familiar texts appear in a new light. Barnstone's aim is to create in his English readers the same impression as the original Greek does to the Greek-speaking ones. Most of the many Jews in the cities of Egypt and Asia minor had at that time Greek as their mother tongue. One essential feature of Barnstone's translation of the New Covenant is to render all names of persons and places in its Hebrew or Aramaic form: Jesus (Greek Iesous) as Jeshua, Jerusalem as Yerushalayim. He underlines that the New Covenant is a Jewish book. Jesus was of course a Jew, and so were most of the early Christians. They were an integral part of the Jewish community, by now spread over most of the Eastern Mediterranean area. Contrasting Jews and Christians was a propagandist trick of later writers, who were eager to distance themselves from other Jew .Thus they planted the seeds of Christian anti-semitism. I think Barnstone has taken the right decision on this point. The book also contains a Foreword of some 20 pages, and an afterword of 120 pages, where Barnstone places his translation in the wider context of Biblical studies. Further, the book has footnotes explaining obscurities and various points of translation. But they are never obtrusive.In his comments Barnstone avoids polemics, and reveals himself as a well-informed and urbane liberal-minded scholar. He stresses that the gospel narratives find little or no confirmation in historical accounts. Somewhat surprisingly, he goes on to say that Jesus's crucifixion by the Roman authorities must be regarded as an established fact. This is certainly the opinion of the large majority of New Testament scholars. But there is by no means unanimity on this point. However, this is a minor matter. All in all, Barnstone succeeds extremely well in making his readers approach the New Testament with fresh eyes, shifting attention from points of doctrine and historicity, on to what is common to great religious poetry all over the world: its power to inspire feelings of hope and joy, and at the same time to convey a sense of the mystery of human existence.This is a superb achievement.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition; First Printing. Black cloth spine on green boards, pristine, bright and sharp. As New. Protected, price unclipped, dustjacket, clean and crisp. As New. Book is firm in binding, 577 pages include Index. Free of any markings, not ex-library. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 577 pages. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Translated from the Greek and informed by Semitic sources. First printing. Bumped lower corner, else near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition/First Printing. first edition/first printing book is tight with no markings, great copy.

Condition: New. pp. 64.

Condition: New. pp. 64.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. [2002] FIRST EDITION, hardcover and dustjacket. Black and turquoise binding, gilt lettering and designs, maroon endpapers, 577 pages. Condition of hardcover: Small liquid stain to top edge. Stored in temperature-controlled environment, free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of a smoker. Overall, Near Fine, like new. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Minor folds, two corner bumps from handling and shelving, however free of tears and chips. Overall Near Fine, like new. This outstanding book is a fresh translation of the Four Gospels and Revelation, and also a superb act of restoration, in which these Christian scriptures are returned to their Judaic origins and contest. It helps the reader gain a greater understanding of the Gospels. A remarkable, historic book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. ISBN 1-57322-182-1. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. $39.95 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. Copy One.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Volume one ONLY. The cover has a little wear. The page edges are very lightly foxed. 577 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.