
The Book of Revelation
Apocalypse and Empire
Thompson(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 2. October 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-19-511580-2 (ISBN)
Description
In this important new study, Thompson examines the literary and linguistic characteristics of the Book of Revelation and analyses their relationship to the situation of the Asian Christians to whom the Book is addressed. Using both literary and archaeological sources, he reconstructs the social and political conditions of life in the province of Asia under the emperor Domitian at the end of the first century AD and attempts to determine the place of Christians and Jews in that social setting. In this way he is able to situate the text in its true context and shed new light upon its intended meaning.
Reviews / Votes
"Rich and complex....A genuine contribution to social historical studies of apocalypticism."--Journal of Religion "While he writes for specialists, he does so clearly and engagingly, taking care to define his terms in order to bring non-specialists on board."--Anglican Theological Review "Contains much useful material and should be read by all persons making a serious study of the book of Revelation."--Seminary Studies "Ancient historians and other New Testament students will appreciate the scholarly solidity of this monograph and a wider readership may be excited by its fresh style and a stimulating tour of themes like the Roman Empire under Domitian, the Jews in Asia Minor, and the nature of religion in relation to society."--Theological Book Review "A groundbreaking monograph....If Thompson's thesis is accepted among scholars, it will revolutionize the academic study of apocalyptic literature....A major piece of scholarly work."--ChoiceMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
1 map
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
459 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-511580-2 (9780195115802)
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