Apocalypse, Authority, and Allegiance: Interpreting Symbols and Revelation in Mozambique

Proper interpretations of symbols of authority are important for navigating both our cultural settings and the contours of Scripture. This paper looks at the ways the Book of Revelation contrasts images of competing authoritative kings, asking the question, who is worthy of worship, Caesar or Christ...

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Authors: Howell, Alan (Author) ; Best, Garrett (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2021
In: Transformation
Year: 2021, Volume: 38, Issue: 2, Pages: 124-137
IxTheo Classification:BJ Islam
HC New Testament
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
NBF Christology
Further subjects:B Leadership
B Worship
B Mozambique
B Christology
B Islam
B Authority
B Revelation
B Symbols
B Africa
B Songs
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