Reading the Book of Revelation: A Resource for Students (Resources for Biblical Study) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589830563 ISBN 13: 9781589830561

Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature, 2003

Synopsis

An introduction to the interpretation of the Apocalypse. Each chapter provides an overall reading of Revelation that grows out of a particular methodological approach. The primary approaches include historical, literary, and social analysis, which are then used in combination with other reading strategies including social conflict theory, philosophy, women's studies, ethics, history of religions, postcolonial studies, and popular culture. Each of the essays focuses on a specific text from Revelation and shows how the method used helps interpret that text, and how diverse methods produce divergent readings of a text. A resource book for undergraduates, graduate students, religious leaders, and others who wish to explore how methods shape our understandings of texts.

About this title

About the Author:

David L. Barr, Ph.D. (1974) in Humanities/Religion, Florida State University, is Professor of Religion at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

Review:

'.." this is an introductory book I would recommend to teachers wishing to introduce Revelation... the essays [..] are of a high standard and will provoke much discussion and hopefully inspire interest in Revelation.'
Mark Bredin," Review of Biblical Literature, 2004.

About this edition

• Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1589830563
• ISBN 13: 9781589830561
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212
• Editor: Barr David L