Apocalypse and Allegiance - Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation by J Nelson Kraybill

Apocalypse and Allegiance - Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation by J Nelson Kraybill

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A respected biblical scholar shows how the Book of Revelation made sense to its first readers and what it really means for Christians today.

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Apocalypse and Allegiance - Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation by J Nelson Kraybill

In this lively introduction, J. Nelson Kraybill shows how the book of Revelation was understood by its original readers and what it means for Christians today. Kraybill places Revelation in its first-century context, opening a window into the political, economic, and social realities of the early church. His fresh interpretation highlights Revelation's liturgical structure and directs readers' attentions to twenty-first-century issues of empire, worship, and allegiance, showing how John's apocalypse is relevant to the spiritual life of believers today. The book includes maps, timelines, photos, a glossary, discussion questions, and stories of modern Christians who live out John's vision of a New Jerusalem.
J. Nelson Kraybill (PhD, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia) has served as president of Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and has taught the book of Revelation for more than twenty years on four continents. He is the author of Imperial Cult and Commerce in John's Apocalypse and frequently speaks in ecclesial and academic settings on biblical themes of discipleship, peacemaking, leadership, and mission. Kraybill lives in Elkhart, Indiana.
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ISBN 13 9781587432613
ISBN 10 1587432617
Title Apocalypse and Allegiance - Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation
Author J Nelson Kraybill
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Baker Publishing Group
Year published 2010-05-01
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.