Revelation : a new translation with introduction and commentary /

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In this landmark commentary, Craig R. Koester offers a comprehensive look at a powerful and controversial early Christian text, the book of Revelation. Originally written for Christian communities in Asia Minor, Revelation depicts scenes of cosmic conflict in which God, the creator of the world, ove...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Koester, Craig R., 1953-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Haven : Yale University Press, Ã2014.
Colección:Bible. v. 38A.
Temas:
Bible. > Revelation > Commentaries.
Bible. > Revelation
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > New Testament.
Commentaries
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Secondary sources
  • Greek and Latin authors
  • Jewish and early Christian texts
  • Inscriptions and papyri
  • Revelation : a translation
  • Introduction
  • I. History of interpretation and influence
  • II. Historical issues
  • III. Social setting of Revelation
  • IV. Literary aspects
  • V. Rhetorical aspects
  • VI. Text of Revelation
  • Bibliography
  • Notes and comments
  • I. Title and introduction to the book
  • II. First cycle : Christ and the seven assemblies (1:9-3:22)
  • III. Second cycle : the seven seals (4:1-8:5)
  • IV. Third cycle : the seven trumpets (8:6-11:18)
  • V. Fourth cycle : the dragon, the beasts, and the faithful (11:19-15:4)
  • VI. Fifth cycle : the seven bowls and the fall of Babylon (15:5-19:10)
  • VII. Sixth cycle : from the beast's demise to new Jerusalem (19:11-22:5)
  • VII. Conclusion to the book
  • Introduction of modern authors
  • Index of subjects.

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