Stephens Annihilation or Renewal?

The Meaning and Function of New Creation in the Book of Revelation
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-3-16-151808-9
Verlag: Mohr Siebeck
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 354 Seiten

Reihe: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament

Mark B. Stephens investigates the cosmic eschatology of Revelation, with a particular focus on the question of continuity and discontinuity between the present and future world. Key background texts are examined for their influence, including selected traditions from the Hebrew Bible, Second Temple apocalyptic texts, and the literature of early Christianity. The centrepiece of the analysis is an integrated exploration of the topic throughout the entirety of Revelation. Drawing upon a range of methodologies, the author shows that the imagery and auditions of Revelation work together to communicate both judgement upon the present order of creation, and yet at the same time the eschatological renewal of all things. In particular, the eschaton is depicted in terms of a transfer of sovereignty over the earth, with the eschatological arrival of God's throne bringing about the displacement of the present "destroyers of the earth" (Rev 11:18).

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stephens, Mark B.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften Neues Testament: Exegese, Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Theologie

Über Autor(innen)

Stephens, Mark B.
Born 1977; 2000 BA (Honours) in Ancient History at Macquarie University, Sydney; 2009 PhD in Ancient History at Macquarie University, Sydney; Present Position: Lecturer in Biblical Studies at Wesley Institute.