Defining the situation in Revelation: John"s intention and action-lines

This article argues that the purpose of Revelation is to strengthen the group identity of the church and not to encourage a persecuted church. This view is proposed by a symbolic-interactionistic analysis of Revelation. Symbolic interaction focuses on the construction of situations through symbols,...

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Main Author: Theunissen, H. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2005
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2005, Volume: 61, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 441-460
Further subjects:B Philosophers
B Theology
B Practical Theology
B Ministers of Religion
B Ancient Semitic and Classical Languages
B Aspects of Religious Studies
B Theologians
B Netherdutch Reformed Church
B Scholars
B Sociology and Ethics
B Philosophy
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