Reading Revelation Context Johns Apocalypse & Second

Reading Revelation in Context brings together short, accessible essays that compare and contrast the visions and apocalyptic imagery of the book of Revelation with various texts from Second Temple Jewish literature. Going beyond an introduction that merely surveys historical events and theological themes, Reading Revelation in Context examines individual passages in Second Temple Jewish literature in order to illuminate the context of Revelations theology and the meaning and potency of Johns visions. Following the narrative progression of Revelation, each chapter Pairs a major unit of the Apocalypse with one or more sections of a thematically related Jewish text, Introduces and explores the historical and theological nuances of the comparator text, andShows how the ideas in the comparator text illuminate those expressed in Revelation. In addition to the focused comparison provided in the essays, the book contains other studentfriendly features that will help them engage broader discussions, including an introductory chapter that familiarizes students with the world and texts of Second Temple Judaism, a glossary of important terms, and a brief appendix suggesting what tools students might use to undertake their own comparative studies. At the end of each chapter there a list of other thematically relevant Second Temple Jewish texts recommended for additional study and a focused bibliography pointing students to critical editions and higherlevel discussions in scholarly... | Zondervan The Reading Revelation in Context: John's Apocalypse & Second