Saving God's Reputation
The Theological Function of Pistis Iesou in the Cosmic Narratives of Revelation
Published on 22. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
250 pages
978-0-567-20244-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book pursues the conviction that the cosmic conflict imagery in Revelation is the primary and controlling element in the account of the aspiration of the Roman Empire and the imperial cult in Asia Minor.
Reviews / Votes
Tonstad's work... is by far the best contemporary defense of the Adventist position on the great controversy theme. It is a must read for every pastor! -- Kayle de Waal, pastor, New Zealand * Ministry - International Journal for Pastors *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-567-20244-4 (9780567202444)
DOI
CBID177303
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Sigve K. Tonstad
Saving God's Reputation
The Theological Function of Pistis Iesou in the Cosmic Narratives of Revelation
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11/2006
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Person
Sigve K. Tonstad completed his PhD at the University of St. Andrews, UK. He is Assistant Professor of Religion and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Loma Linda University in California, USA.
Content
Part I: Conceptual Framework and Method
1. The Reach of Pistis Iesou in Revelation
2. The Literary Parameters of Revelation
Part II: The Story Line in Revelation
3. Discerning the Story Line from the End
4. Discerning the Story Line from the Middle: Setting and Sequence
5. Discerning the Story Line from the Middle: Characters and Plot
6. Discerning the Story Line from the Beginning: Setting and Sequence
7. Discerning the Story Line from the Beginning, Characters and Plot
8. Retracing the Story Line of Revelation
Part III: The Meaning of Pistis Iesou in Revelation
9. Pistis Iesou:Literary and Structural Considerations
10. The Meaning of Pistis Iesou in Revelation
1. The Reach of Pistis Iesou in Revelation
2. The Literary Parameters of Revelation
Part II: The Story Line in Revelation
3. Discerning the Story Line from the End
4. Discerning the Story Line from the Middle: Setting and Sequence
5. Discerning the Story Line from the Middle: Characters and Plot
6. Discerning the Story Line from the Beginning: Setting and Sequence
7. Discerning the Story Line from the Beginning, Characters and Plot
8. Retracing the Story Line of Revelation
Part III: The Meaning of Pistis Iesou in Revelation
9. Pistis Iesou:Literary and Structural Considerations
10. The Meaning of Pistis Iesou in Revelation