| Revelation Contributor(s): González, Catherine Gunsalus (Author), González, Justo L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664255876 ISBN-13: 9780664255879 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $30.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 1997 Annotation: Few books of the Bible have had a reversal of fortune like that of Revelation. Written to offer comfort, to aid those trying to understand their faith, and to be read aloud in church, Revelation is viewed by many readers today as shrouded in mystery and rife with elusive symbolism. Yet, as Catherine and Justo Gonzalez point out, we are not as far from the situation about which John writes as we might think. Although we may not face daily challenges of life and death, injustice and idolatry are rampant in our society. And Revelation's dire warnings against those who would rather be comfortable or successful than faithful is of great relevance in our lives today. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Bible Study Guides - Religion | Biblical Commentary - General |
| Dewey: 228.07 |
| LCCN: 96049119 |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.08" W x 9.06" (0.56 lbs) 120 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: Originally written to be read aloud in church and to offer comfort and hope to those struggling to be faithful in troubling times, Revelation sparks great interest with its mysterious symbols of numbers and beasts. Here, two foremost historians offer readers a highly accessible commentary perfect for Bible study leaders. Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gonzalez, Catherine Gunsalus: - Catherine Gunsalus Gonz�lez is Professor Emerita of Church History at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia.Gonzalez, Justo L.: - Justo L. Gonz�lez is a noted and prolific historian of Christian thought and the author of many books, including Essential Theological Terms, and The Apostles' Creed for Today. He is also editor of The Westminster Dictionary of Theologians, published by WJK. |