ISBN: 0281053626 9780281053629

Category: Religion / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament

Page count: 166

Whereas other introductions to Revelation concentrate largely on it's first century historical setting, this text engages with a range of approaches, while considering the possibility that John was an actual visionary. It takes seriously the different ways the book has been interpreted through history - including in art and liturgy - and considers which are most suitable for the contemporary interpreter. An accessible guide to some complex issues involved in the interpretation of Revelation, offering an appropriate approach for the contemporary reader.