Reading the Book of Revelation
Author | : David L. Barr |
Publisher | : SBL Press |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2003-10-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781589838215 |
ISBN-13 | : 1589838211 |
Rating | : 4/5 (211 Downloads) |
Download or read book Reading the Book of Revelation written by David L. Barr and published by SBL Press. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Apocalypse lends itself to multivalent readings, and this volume fills a gap for students and scholars by discussing how different methods apply to readings. Using historical, literary, and social analysis in combination with strategies such as social-conflict theory, philosophy, women’s studies, ethics, history of religions, postcolonial studies, and popular culture, the essays in this volume focus on specific texts and show not only how each helps interpret the text but also how diverse methods produce divergent readings of a text. Developed as a classroom resource for undergraduates, this work will also prove useful to graduate students, religious leaders, and others who wish to explore how methods shape our understandings of various texts, including Revelation.