collected essays Aune, David Edward. creator text bibliography gw Grand Rapids, Mich Baker Academic 2008 2006 paperback ed. monographic eng

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xii, 482 p. ; 24 cm. Understanding Jewish and Christian apocalyptic -- From the idealized past to the imaginary future : eschatological restoration in Jewish apocalyptic literature / with Eric Stewart -- The Apocalypse of John and the problem of genre -- Following the Lamb: discipleship in the Apocalypse -- Qumran and the book of Revelation -- The influence of Roman imperial court ceremonial on the Apocalypse of John -- An intertextual reading of the Apocalypse of John -- The Apocalypse of John and Palestinian Jewish Apocalyptic -- The social matrix of the Apocalypse of John -- Stories of Jesus in the Apocalypse of John -- The form and function of the proclamations to the seven churches (Revelation 2-3) -- Revelation 5 as an ancient Egyptian enthronement scene? -- Revelation 17 : a lesson in remedial reading -- The prophetic circle of John of Patmos and the exegesis of Revelation 22:16 -- God and time in the Apocalypse of John -- Charismatic exegesis in early Judaism and early Christianity -- Christian prophecy and the messianic status of Jesus -- The Odes of Solomon and early Christian prophecy -- The Apocalypse of John and Graeco-Roman revelatory magic -- Magic in early Christianity. David E. Aune. Collection of texts published previously. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Criticism, interpretation, etc History Early church, ca. 30-600 Apocalyptic literature History and criticism Prophecy Christianity History of doctrines Early church, ca. 30-600 Magic Religious aspects Christianity History of doctrines Early church, ca. 30-600 BS2825.52 .A85 2008 225/.046 9780801035944 (cl.) 3161490207 (cl.) 2007385689 OHX 070228 20160526172743.0 14751709