Apocalyptic Literature in the New Testament (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781426771958)

Every significant layer of the New Testament features the distinctive concerns of apocalyptic literature, including the expectation of a messiah, hope for a resurrection, expectation of a final judgment, and a spiritual world that includes angels and demons. Yet many contemporary readers shy away from things apocalyptic, especially the book of Revelation. This introduction considers the influence of apocalyptic literature throughout the Gospels and Acts, Paul's letters, and Revelation. It argues that early Christian authors drew upon apocalyptic topics to address an impressive array of situations and concerns, and it demonstrates--example after example--how apocalyptic discourse contributed to their ongoing work of contextual theology.

Author: Greg Carey
ISBN-10: 1426771959
ISBN-13: 9781426771958
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Language: English
Published: 06/07/2016
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d