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- catalog abstract "As one of the pioneers of applying social criticism to the biblical text, author Bruce Malina has helped revolutionize the way we think about the text and our models for interpretation. Now in a compelling new study{u2014}and one that will surely be his most controversial{u2014}Malina offers a completely new lens for viewing the book of Revelation. Malina contends that John the Seer's milieu was one of intense interest and fascination with the sky, especially with those "beings" in the sky{u2014}constellations, planets, comets, sun, moon, and zodiac{u2014}that controlled the destiny of the Earth and its inhabitants. He asserts that John has his own interpretation of the sky that follows not the Greco-Roman astrological myths but the Jewish and Christian story of God's salvation in Messiah. John thus stands as an "astral prophet" who interprets the sky in accordance with what has taken place in Christ. This vibrant reading of Revelation is buttressed by innumerable ancient literary and archeological sources that demonstrate that John's world was indeed one enamored with the sky and its significance for planet Earth. According to Revelation 4:1, John the Seer looks in the sky and observes an "open door." Then the "first voice" invites John "up" to the heavens to witness what must take place. "In the spirit," John describes what he sees in the sky. Is John really looking at the sky? If he is, then what he sees are the fixtures of heaven: sun, moon, planets, stars, comets, and the like. Is it possible that John, in an effort to reach the people of his day, who were plainly enamored with the sky and its happenings, speaks to his contemporaries about the victory of God's Messiah as attested in the sky? Is John the Seer's language of special numbers, brilliant colors, heavenly thrones, elders, angels, sun, moon, and stars more in keeping with descriptions of the sky than with apocalyptic visions? Bruce Malina thinks so, and he builds an unusually impressive case that will surely stir the interpretive waters surrounding John's Apocalypse. On the Genre and Message of Revelation does what Bruce Malina has done so well for decades: he challenges Western readers to think like ancient Mediterraneans, to slough off biased, scientific presuppositions, and to explore the world of Jesus and his followers with a new map, one that leads to a richer understanding of the New Testament witness of Revelation.".
- catalog contributor b8461977.
- catalog created "c1995.".
- catalog date "1995".
- catalog date "c1995.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1995.".
- catalog description "According to Revelation 4:1, John the Seer looks in the sky and observes an "open door." Then the "first voice" invites John "up" to the heavens to witness what must take place. "In the spirit," John describes what he sees in the sky. Is John really looking at the sky? If he is, then what he sees are the fixtures of heaven: sun, moon, planets, stars, comets, and the like. Is it possible that John, in an effort to reach the people of his day, who were plainly enamored with the sky and its happenings, speaks to his contemporaries about the victory of God's Messiah as attested in the sky? Is John the Seer's language of special numbers, brilliant colors, heavenly thrones, elders, angels, sun, moon, and stars more in keeping with descriptions of the sky than with apocalyptic visions? Bruce Malina thinks so, and he builds an unusually impressive case that will surely stir the interpretive waters surrounding John's Apocalypse. On the Genre and Message of Revelation does what Bruce Malina has done so well for decades: he challenges Western readers to think like ancient Mediterraneans, to slough off biased, scientific presuppositions, and to explore the world of Jesus and his followers with a new map, one that leads to a richer understanding of the New Testament witness of Revelation.".
- catalog description "As one of the pioneers of applying social criticism to the biblical text, author Bruce Malina has helped revolutionize the way we think about the text and our models for interpretation. Now in a compelling new study{u2014}and one that will surely be his most controversial{u2014}Malina offers a completely new lens for viewing the book of Revelation. Malina contends that John the Seer's milieu was one of intense interest and fascination with the sky, especially with those "beings" in the sky{u2014}constellations, planets, comets, sun, moon, and zodiac{u2014}that controlled the destiny of the Earth and its inhabitants. He asserts that John has his own interpretation of the sky that follows not the Greco-Roman astrological myths but the Jewish and Christian story of God's salvation in Messiah. John thus stands as an "astral prophet" who interprets the sky in accordance with what has taken place in Christ. This vibrant reading of Revelation is buttressed by innumerable ancient literary and archeological sources that demonstrate that John's world was indeed one enamored with the sky and its significance for planet Earth.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-303) and indexes.".
- catalog description "Introduction: John the Seer, revelation, and the sky -- Sky visions and sky trips: characteristics of astral prophecy -- Sky journeys: maps for a tour through revelation -- Sector one: the cosmic role of Jesus the Messiah -- Sector two begins: the scenario of the throne in the sky -- Sector two continues: of scrolls, seals, and comets -- Sector two ends: on trumpet comets, falling stars, and cosmic woes -- Sector three: prehistoric star wars -- Sector three continues: antediluvian land wars -- Sector four: the first postdeluvian city of humankind -- Sector five: the final city of humankind -- The theology and message of revelation.".
- catalog extent "xvii, 317 p. :".
- catalog identifier "1565630408".
- catalog issued "1995".
- catalog issued "c1995.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Peabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers,".
- catalog subject "228/.06 20".
- catalog subject "BS2825.2 .M36 1995".
- catalog subject "Bible and astrology.".
- catalog subject "Bible. Revelation Criticism, interpretation, etc.".
- catalog subject "Stars Observations.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Introduction: John the Seer, revelation, and the sky -- Sky visions and sky trips: characteristics of astral prophecy -- Sky journeys: maps for a tour through revelation -- Sector one: the cosmic role of Jesus the Messiah -- Sector two begins: the scenario of the throne in the sky -- Sector two continues: of scrolls, seals, and comets -- Sector two ends: on trumpet comets, falling stars, and cosmic woes -- Sector three: prehistoric star wars -- Sector three continues: antediluvian land wars -- Sector four: the first postdeluvian city of humankind -- Sector five: the final city of humankind -- The theology and message of revelation.".
- catalog title "On the genre and message of Revelation : star visions and sky journeys / Bruce J. Malina.".
- catalog type "Criticism, interpretation, etc. fast".
- catalog type "Observations. fast".
- catalog type "text".