Publication

2012 - Viking, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

61,500 words, Guess

Page Count

246 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more

Classifications

  • DDC228/.06
  • LCCBS2825.52 .P34 2012
  • LCCBS2825.52.P34 2012

Description

Explores the New Testament book of Revelation in a historical first-century context, reinterpreting the book as a scathing attack on the decadence of Rome that was subsequently adopted by early Christians as a weapon against heresy.

Description

A world-renowned scholar of religion and bestselling author of "The Gnostic Gospels, Beyond Belief," and" Reading Judas" explores the strangest and most controversial book in the Bible: the Book of Revelation.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Revelations: visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of RevelationViking2012-01-01

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