Research Catalog

Title

Revelation : a new translation with introduction and commentary / Craig R. Koester.

Publication

• New Haven : Yale University Press, [2014]
• ©2014

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Details

Additional Authors

Koester, Craig R., 1953-

Description

xlii, 881 pages : illustrations, maps; 25 cm

Summary

"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.

Series Statement

The Anchor Yale Bible ; volume 38A

Uniform Title

• Bible. Revelation. English. Koester. 2014.
• Bible. English. Anchor Yale Bible. 2008 ; v. 38A.

Subjects

• Bible > Revelation > Commentaries
• Commentaries

Genre/Form

Commentaries.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Secondary sources -- Greek and Latin authors -- Jewish and early Christian texts -- Inscriptions and papyri -- Revelation : a translation -- Introduction -- I. History of interpretation and influence -- II. Historical issues -- III. Social setting of Revelation -- IV. Literary aspects -- V. Rhetorical aspects -- VI. Text of Revelation -- Bibliography -- Notes and comments -- I. Title and introduction to the book -- II. First cycle : Christ and the seven assemblies (1:9-3:22) -- III. Second cycle : the seven seals (4:1-8:5) -- IV. Third cycle : the seven trumpets (8:6-11:18) -- V. Fourth cycle : the dragon, the beasts, and the faithful (11:19-15:4) -- VI. Fifth cycle : the seven bowls and the fall of Babylon (15:5-19:10) -- VII. Sixth cycle : from the beast's demise to new Jerusalem (19:11-22:5) -- VII. Conclusion to the book -- Index of modern authors -- Index of subjects.

Call Number

JFE 15-6245

ISBN

• 9780300144888 (alk. paper)
• 0300144881 (alk. paper)

LCCN

2013041226

OCLC

875547277

Title

Revelation : a new translation with introduction and commentary / Craig R. Koester.

Publisher

New Haven : Yale University Press, [2014]

Copyright Date

©2014

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

The Anchor Yale Bible ; volume 38A

Bible. English. Anchor Yale Bible. 2008 ; v. 38A.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Added Author

Koester, Craig R., 1953- translator, writer of added commentary.

Research Call Number

JFE 15-6245