The politics of Revelation in the English Renaissance
By: Esther Gilman Richey.
Publisher: University of Missouri Press; University of Missouri
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Columbia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
Subjects: Bible. N.T. Revelation -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- England -- History -- 17th century.; English literature -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- History and criticism.; Politics and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 17th century.; Christianity and literature -- England -- History -- 17th century.; Christian literature, English -- History and criticism.; Apocalyptic literature -- History and criticism.; Prophecies in literature.; Prophecy -- Christianity.; Renaissance -- England.; Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 17th century.; England -- Church history -- 17th century.
Description: Recognizing that the seventeenth century's volatile debate over apocalyptic interpretation has since become a one-sided discussion, Esther Gilman Richey develops a context that recovers the dynamism so inherent in the writings of the period and provides illuminating details that enhance the prophetic continuum.

The Politics of Revelation in the English Renaissance does not ignore the familiar prophetic verse of Spenser and Milton, but it significantly expands the scope of study by examining the interpretations of both men and women who represent a range of ecclesiastical and political perspectives.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-245) and index.