Revelation: The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ
- ISBN-10
- 1118714067
- ISBN-13
- 9781118714065
- Series
- Revelation
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 336
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-04-01
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Judith Kovacs, Christopher Rowland
Description
This ground-breaking commentary on The Revelation to John (theApocalypse) reveals its far-reaching influence on society andculture, and its impact on the church through the ages. Explores the far-reaching influence of the Apocalypse onsociety and culture. Shows the book's impact on the Christian church through theages. Looks at interpretations of the Apocalypse by theologians,ranging from Augustine to late twentieth century liberationtheologians. Considers the book's effects on writers, artists, musicians,political figures, visionaries, and others, including Dante,Hildegard of Bingen, Milton, Newton, the English Civil warradicals, Turner, Blake, Handel, and Franz Schmidt. Provides access to material not readily availableelsewhere. Will appeal to students and scholars across a wide range ofdisciplines, as well as to general readers. More information about this series is available from theBlackwell Bible Commentaries website athttp://www.bbibcomm.net/
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