Revelation unsealed: a narrative critical approach to John's Apocalypse

This narrative commentary systematically examines John's Apocalypse from a narrative critical perspective. After an introduction to narrative criticism, the volume focuses on point of view, setting, rhetoric, character, and plot in the Book of Revelation. The rhetorical and symbolic significanc...

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Published in:Biblical interpretation series
Main Author: Resseguie, James L. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden [u.a.] Brill 1998
In: Biblical interpretation series (32)
Reviews:, in: ThLZ 125 (2000) 168-169 (Karrer, Martin)
, in: ThLZ 125 (2000) 168-169 (Karrer, Martin)
, in: CBQ 62 (2000) 156-157 (Neufeld, Dietmar)
, in: RBLit 3 (2001) 472-475 (Just, Felix)
[Rezension von: Resseguie, James L., Revelation unsealed] (2000) (Karrer, Martin, 1954 -)
Series/Journal:Biblical interpretation series 32
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Revelation
B New Testament / Hermeneutics
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Bible N.T Revelation Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Revelation
B Narrative theory
B Bible N.T Revelation Criticism, Narrative
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Summary:This narrative commentary systematically examines John's Apocalypse from a narrative critical perspective. After an introduction to narrative criticism, the volume focuses on point of view, setting, rhetoric, character, and plot in the Book of Revelation. The rhetorical and symbolic significance of numerals are discussed at length as are the multifaceted characters in the book such as demonic animals (locust, beasts, dragon, birds) and apocalyptic animals (lamb, four living creatures). The symbolic significance of topographical, architectural, agricultural, and other settings is emphasized. The final chapter of the book is a summary of some of the major theological themes of Revelation. The volume provides a useful methodology for the study of a much disputed book of the Bible.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:9004111298