The Meaning of Jesus’ Words "tu͂ theu͂ µu" in Revelation 3,2.12

The Meaning of Jesus’ Words "τοῦ θεοῦ µου" in Revelation 3,2.12

Although the Apocalypse plays a significant role in scholarly studies of New Testament Christology, scholars have largely overlooked Jesus’ words, "τοῦ θεοῦ µου" (Rev 3,2.12), which appear five times in the Apocalypse - out of a total of eight occurrences in the New Testament. This study a...

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Main Author: Kuryliak, Bohdan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2026
In: Biblische Zeitschrift
Year: 2026, Volume: 70, Issue: 1, Pages: 93-109
Further subjects:B Book of Revelation
B Christology
B Apocalypse
B divinity of Jesus
B Father and Son
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