Interpreting Revelation and other apocalyptic literature : an exegetical handbook /

Pate, C. Marvin, 1952-,

Interpreting Revelation and other apocalyptic literature : an exegetical handbook / C. Marvin Pate ; John D. Harvey, series editor. - Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Academic, (c)2016. - 239 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - Handbooks for New Testament exegesis .

1. The genre and figures of speech of apocalyptic literature -- 2. The historical background of prophetic-apocalyptic books -- 3. The function of apocalypticism and the theme of Israel's story -- 4. Preparing to interpret the text -- 5. Interpreting biblical apocalyptic literature -- 6. Communicating a passage in Revelation -- 7. From text to sermon : two examples -- 8. Selected sources.



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Bible.--Revelation--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

BS2825 / .I584 2016