The book of Revelation in christological focus /

The book of Revelation in christological focus /

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Author / Creator:Lioy, Dan
Imprint:New York : Peter Lang, c2003.
Description:viii, 312 p. ; 23 cm.
Language:English
Series:Studies in biblical literature ; vol. 58
Subject:
Jesus Christ -- Person and offices -- Biblical teaching.
Jesus Christ -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600
Bible. -- Revelation -- Theology.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13209191
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ISBN:0820467944 (alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. [269]-299) and indexes.
committed to retain from JKM Seminaries Library 2023 JKM University of Chicago Library
Table of Contents:
  • Editor's Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • The Issue to Be Explored
  • Methodology
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 2. The Historical and Cultural Background of Revelation
  • The Authorship of Revelation
  • The Date of Writing of Revelation
  • The Place of Writing of Revelation
  • The Original Recipients of Revelation
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 3. The Literary Genre of Revelation
  • Defining the Apocalyptic Genre
  • Old Testament Apocalyptic Literature
  • Intertestamental Apocalyptic Literature
  • New Testament Apocalyptic Literature
  • The Book of Revelation as Apocalyptic Literature
  • Characteristics of Apocalyptic Literature
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 4. The Literary Structure and Purpose of Revelation
  • Key Philosophical Assumptions
  • Prominent Views Concerning the Organizational Scheme of Revelation
  • Recapitulation Versus Progression
  • The Influence of Revelation 1:19
  • A Content Analysis of Revelation 11:19-14:20
  • The Purpose of Revelation
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 5. Interpretive Schemes and Theological Approaches
  • Four Major Interpretations of Revelation
  • Three Theological Perspectives in Revelation
  • The Use of Symbols, Metaphors, and Allusions in Revelation
  • The Use of the Old Testament in Revelation
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 6. An Exegetical Analysis of Revelation
  • Five Christological Motifs in Revelation
  • Prologue and Greeting (Rev. 1:1-8)
  • Seven Churches (Rev. 1:9-3:22)
  • Seven Seals (Rev. 4:1-8:1)
  • Seven Trumpets (Rev. 8:2-11:18)
  • The Woman, the Dragon, and Their Offspring (Rev. 11:19-14:20)
  • Seven Bowls (Rev. 15:1-16:17)
  • Destruction of Babylon (Rev. 16:18-18:24)
  • New Jerusalem (Rev. 19:1-22:5)
  • Closing and Epilogue (Rev. 22:6-21)
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 7. Summary and Conclusion
  • The Salient Findings of Chapters 2 through 5
  • The Christological Emphases Detectable in the Literary Structure of Revelation
  • The Christological Emphases Detectable in the Content of Revelation
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Subject Index
  • References Index

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