Apocalypticism, prophecy, and magic in early Christianity :collected essays /David E. Aune.
Description
Understanding Jewish and Christian apocalyptic -- From the idealized past to the imaginary future : eschatological restoration in Jewish apocalyptic literature / with Eric Stewart -- The Apocalypse of John and the problem of genre -- Following the Lamb: discipleship in the Apocalypse -- Qumran and the book of Revelation -- The influence of Roman imperial court ceremonial on the Apocalypse of John -- An intertextual reading of the Apocalypse of John -- The Apocalypse of John and Palestinian Jewish Apocalyptic -- The social matrix of the Apocalypse of John -- Stories of Jesus in the Apocalypse of John -- The form and function of the proclamations to the seven churches (Revelation 2-3) -- Revelation 5 as an ancient Egyptian enthronement scene? -- Revelation 17 : a lesson in remedial reading -- The prophetic circle of John of Patmos and the exegesis of Revelation 22:16 -- God and time in the Apocalypse of John -- Charismatic exegesis in early Judaism and early Christianity -- Christian prophecy and the messianic status of Jesus -- The Odes of Solomon and early Christian prophecy -- The Apocalypse of John and Graeco-Roman revelatory magic -- Magic in early Christianity.
Book Details
Author
Aune, David E.
Place Published
City
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Date Published
2008
Publication Subjects
Bible.--Revelation--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Apocalyptic literature--History and criticism.
Prophecy--Christianity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Magic--Religious aspects--Christianity--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Call No.
BS2825.52 .A96 2008
ISBN
9780801035944, 0801035945
Notes
Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.