Silence and Praise: Rhetorical Cosmology and Political Theology in the Book of Revelation - Couverture souple

 
9781451470116: Silence and Praise: Rhetorical Cosmology and Political Theology in the Book of Revelation
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1451470118 ISBN 13 : 9781451470116
Editeur : Fortress Press,U.S., 2014

Synopsis

Cosmology is a central focus in Johns Apocalypse, Ryan Leif Hansen argues, but not in the sense that John envisions a stable cosmos. Rather, John employs cosmological themes for persuasive purposes that include a critique of Roman imperial cultic discourse. Hansens argument requires a discussion of the apocalyptic genre and rhetoric, the ways in which apocalyptic literature makes meaning especially through the construction of symbolic worlds, and then a comparison of this means with cosmological themes in which eternal Rome lies at the center of the cosmos.John seeks to persuade his hearers that the world, as governed and sustained by Caesar and the Roman gods and perpetuated through the Roman cult and economy, is a false order, passing away in order that Gods new creation, narrated by truthful worship and costly witness to the Lamb, can emerge as gift. The book concludes with suggestions for fruitful conversation with recent work in apocalyptic theology.

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À propos de l?auteur

Ryan Leif Hansen received a Ph.D. in New Testament from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He teaches at Garrett-Evangelical and is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene in Chicago.

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Éditeur
Fortress Press,U.S.
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1451470118
ISBN 13 
9781451470116
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Broché
Nombre de pages
192
Éditeur
Hansen Ryan Leif
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