Revelations : visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of Revelation / Elaine Pagels.
Explores the New Testament book of Revelation in a historical first-century context, reinterpreting the book as a scathing attack on the decadence of Rome that was subsequently adopted by early Christians as a weapon against heresy.
Record details
- ISBN: 0670023345
- ISBN: 9780670023349
- Physical Description: ix, 246 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York : Viking, 2012.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-225) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- John's Revelation : challenging the evil empire, Rome -- Visions of heaven and hell : from Ezekiel and John of Patmos to Paul -- Other revelations : heresy or illumination? -- Confronting persecution : how Jews and Christians separated politics from religion -- Constantine's conversion : how John's Revelation became part of the Bible.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | 228 PAG (Text) | 36015000358578 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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