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Interpreting apocalyptic literature : an exegetical handbook / Richard A. Taylor, David M. Howard Jr., series editor.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Handbooks for Old Testament exegesisPublication details: Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Academic, (c)2016.Description: 205 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780825427619
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BS1705.T245.I584 2016
Available additional physical forms:
Contents:
1. What is apocalyptic literature? -- 2. Major themes in apocalyptic literature -- 3. Preparing for interpretation of apocalyptic literature -- 4. Interpreting apocalyptic literature -- 5. Proclaiming apocalyptic literature -- 6. Sample texts from apocalyptic literature.
Summary: "Taylor begins with a helpful introduction to the genre of apocalyptic literature; surveys its purpose, message, and primary themes in the Old Testament; and then discusses critical questions and key works for further study. He also provides guidelines for interpreting apocalyptic texts. Included are sample sermon texts from apocalyptic literature. Using texts from both Daniel and Joel, Taylor shows how to outline apocalyptic passages." Back book flap
Item type: Reference (Library Use ONLY) List(s) this item appears in: Izzy- Reference | Izzy- Reference | Joel
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Reference (Library Use ONLY) G. Allen Fleece Library Reference (1st floor - front of library) Non-fiction BS1705.T245.I584 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31923002050892
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Includes bibliographical references.

1. What is apocalyptic literature? -- 2. Major themes in apocalyptic literature -- 3. Preparing for interpretation of apocalyptic literature -- 4. Interpreting apocalyptic literature -- 5. Proclaiming apocalyptic literature -- 6. Sample texts from apocalyptic literature.

"Taylor begins with a helpful introduction to the genre of apocalyptic literature; surveys its purpose, message, and primary themes in the Old Testament; and then discusses critical questions and key works for further study. He also provides guidelines for interpreting apocalyptic texts. Included are sample sermon texts from apocalyptic literature. Using texts from both Daniel and Joel, Taylor shows how to outline apocalyptic passages." Back book flap

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