File:2019-E Blackwell Goodrich Maston.jpg

Ben C Blackwell, John Goodrich, and Jason Maston (eds.), Reading Revelation in Context: John's Apocalypse and Second Temple Judaism (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2019).

Abstract

"Reading Revelation in Context brings together short, accessible essays that compare and contrast the visions and apocalyptic imagery of the book of Revelation with various texts from Second Temple Jewish literature.

Going beyond an introduction that merely surveys historical events and theological themes, Reading Revelation in Context examines individual passages in Second Temple Jewish literature in order to illuminate the context of Revelation's theology and the meaning and potency of John's visions. Following the narrative progression of Revelation, each chapter (1) pairs a major unit of the Apocalypse with one or more sections of a thematically related Jewish text, (2) introduces and explores the historical and theological nuances of the comparator text, and (3) shows how the ideas in the comparator text illuminate those expressed in Revelation. In addition to the focused comparison provided in the essays, the book contains other student-friendly features that will help them engage broader discussions, including an introductory chapter that familiarizes students with the world and texts of Second Temple Judaism, a glossary of important terms, and a brief appendix suggesting what tools students might use to undertake their own comparative studies. At the end of each chapter there a list of other thematically relevant Second Temple Jewish texts recommended for additional study and a focused bibliography pointing students to critical editions and higher-level discussions in scholarly literature. Reading Revelation in Context brings together an international team of over 20 New Testament experts including Jamie Davies, David A. deSilva, Michael J. Gorman, Dana M. Harris, Ronald Herms, Edith M. Humphrey, Jonathan A. Moo, Elizabeth E. Shively, Cynthia Long Westfall, Archie T. Wright, and more."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2019.

Contents

The Parables of Enoch and Revelation 1:1-20: Daniel's Son of Man / Benjamin E. Reynolds -- 2. The Epistle of Enoch and Revelation 2:1-3:22: Poverty and Riches in the Present Age / Mark D. Mathews -- 3.The Testament of Levi and Revelation 4:1-11: Ascent to the Heavenly Throne / David A. deSilva -- 4. 4 Ezra and Revelation 5:1-14: Creaturely Images of the Messiah / Dana M. Harris -- 5. 2 Maccabees and Revelation 6:1-17: Martyrdom and Resurrection / Ian Paul -- 6. Psalms of Solomon and Revelation 7:1-17: The Sealing of the Servants of God / Ronald Herms -- The Testament of Adam and Revelation 8:1-13: Heavenly Silence / Jason Maston -- 8. The Animal Apocalypse and Revelation 9:1-21: Creaturely Images during the Great Tribulation / Ian Boxall -- 9.Jubilees and Revelation 10:1-11: Heavenly Beings Bearing Heavenly Books / John K. Goodrich -- 10. 4 Ezra and Revelation 11:1-19: A Man from the Sea and the Two Witnesses / Garrick V. Allen -- 11. The Life of Adam and Eve and Revelation 12:1-17: The Rebellion of the Satan Figure / Archie T. Wright -- 12. 4 Ezra and Revelation 13:1-18: Blasphemous Beasts / Jamie Davies -- 13. The Damascus Document and Revelation 14:1-20: Angels Marking Out the Two Ways / Ben C. Blackwell -- 14. Words of the Luminaries and Revelation 15:1-16:21: Plague Septets and Deliverance from Exile / Benjamin Wold -- 15. Joseph and Aseneth and Revelation 17:1-18: Women as Archetypes of Rebellion and Repentance / Edith M. Humphrey -- 16. The Epistle of Enoch and Revelation 18:1-24: Economic Critique of Rome / Cynthia Long Westfall -- 17. Psalms of Solomon and Revelation 19:1-21: Messianic Conquest of God's Enemies / Michael J. Gorman -- 18. The Book of the Watchers and Revelation 20:1-15: Redemptive Judgment on Fallen Angels / Elizabeth E. Shively -- 19. 4 Ezra and Revelation 21:1-22:5: Paradise City / Jonathan A. Moo -- 20. The Apocalypse of Zephaniah and Revelation 22:6-21: Angel Worship and Monotheistic Devotion / Sarah Underwood Dixon.

External links

• [ Google Books]