Revelation
Subtitle: a new translation with introduction and commentary
By: Craig R. Koester
Series: The Anchor Yale Bible -- volume 38A; Bible -- v. 38A.
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New Haven
Language: eng
Number of pages: 881
ISBN-13: 9780300144888; 9780300216912
Subjects: Bible; Religion; Bibel; New Testament; RELIGION; Bible / Commentaries / Bible / Commentaries; Biblical Commentary; Commentaries
Work titles: Bible. Revelation. English. Koester. 2014
Description: "In this landmark commentary, Craig R. Koester offers a comprehensive look at a powerful and controversial early Christian text, the book of Revelation. The author provides richly textured descriptions of the book's setting and language, making extensive use of Greek and Latin inscriptions, classical texts, and ancient Jewish writings, including the Dead Sea Scrolls. Rather than viewing Revelation as world-negating, Koester focuses on its deep engagement with social, religious, and economic issues while addressing the book's volatile history of interpretation. The result is a groundbreaking study that provides bold new insights and sets new directions for the continued appreciation of this text."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Secondary sources; title: Greek and Latin authors; title: Jewish and early Christian texts; title: Inscriptions and papyri; title: Revelation : a translation; title: Introduction; title: I. History of interpretation and influence; title: II. Historical issues; title: III. Social setting of Revelation; title: IV. Literary aspects; title: V. Rhetorical aspects; title: VI. Text of Revelation; title: Bibliography; title: Notes and comments. Title and introduction to the book; title: First cycle : Christ and the seven assemblies (1:9-3:22); title: Second cycle : the seven seals (4:1-8:5); title: Third cycle : the seven trumpets (8:6-11:18); title: Fourth cycle : the dragon, the beasts, and the faithful (11:19-15:4); title: Fifth cycle : the seven bowls and the fall of Babylon (15:5-19:10); title: Sixth cycle : from the beast's demise to New Jerusalem (19:11-22:5); title: Conclusion to the book (22:6-21); title: Index of modern authors; title: Index of subjects.