{"product_id":"revelation-for-normal-people-robyn-j-whitaker-9781736468685","title":"Revelation for Normal People: A guide to the strangest and most dangerous book in the Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt has never been more important to read Revelation well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you love it, hate it, or avoid it like the plague, the last book of the Bible's influence permeates our cultural, political, and religious landscapes. From the so-bad-they're...still bad actually...Left Behind series, to conspiracy theories about microchips and barcodes, to all-too-real political discourse and actions, John's visions in Revelation reach far beyond anything their ancient author could have imagined. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what did John imagine? Who was he writing for and why? And what's the deal with all the hideous horned beasts? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin New Testament scholar Robyn Whitaker as she uncovers the real-world contexts behind this ancient apocalyptic text. A world occupied by an oppressive empire, a marginalized people, and a God committed to justice. Where a beast overthrown was a declaration of authority and a falling star was a statement of evil's demise. Where symbols gave voice to resistance and visions provided a glimpse of hope. A world utterly and entirely ancient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly when we understand Revelation's ancient contexts can we begin to find meaning from it for our own. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn to read Revelation well with The Bible for Normal People-bringing the best in biblical scholarship to everyone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robyn J. Whitaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1736468685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781736468685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bible for Normal People\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/24\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d","brand":"Robyn J. Whitaker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44584366375167,"sku":"9781736468685","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d586f290-e2ea-4dea-9a9f-52eb5b358d1d.jpg?v=1701886668","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/revelation-for-normal-people-robyn-j-whitaker-9781736468685","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}