The Apocalypse of John Among its Critics (Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology)
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The Apocalypse of John Among its Critics (Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology)

Questions and Controversies

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The Apocalypse of John Among its Critics (Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology)

Questions and Controversies

About this book

Should Christians be embarrassed by the book of Revelation?

The Revelation of John has long confused and disturbed readers. The Apocalypse of John among Its Critics confronts the book's difficulties. Leading experts in Revelation wrestle honestly with a question raised by critics:

● Should John's Apocalypse be in the canon? (Alan S. Bandy)
● Was John intentionally confusing? (Ian Paul)
● Was John a bully? (Alexander E. Stewart)
● Did John delight in violence? (Dana M. Harris)
● Was John a chauvinist? (Külli Tõniste)
● Was John intolerant to others? (Michael Naylor)
● Was John antisemitic? (Rob Dalrymple)
● Did John make things up about the future? (Dave Mathewson)
● Did John advocate political subversion? (Mark Wilson)
● Did John misuse the Old Testament? (G.K. Beale)

Engaging deeply with Revelation's difficulties helps the reader understand the book's message--and respond rightly. The book of Revelation does not need to be avoided or suppressed. It contains words of life.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Abbreviations
  6. List of Contributors
  7. Chapter 1: Introduction (Alexander E. Stewart and Alan S. Bandy)
  8. Chapter 2: Should John’s Apocalypse Be in the Canon? (Alan S. Bandy)
  9. Chapter 3: The Genre of Revelation (Ian Paul)
  10. Chapter 4: John, Threats, and Fear Appeals: Was He a Bully? (Alexander E. Stewart)
  11. Chapter 5: John and Punishment: Did He Delight in Violence? (Dana M. Harris)
  12. Chapter 6: John and Women: Was He a Male Chauvinist? (Külli Tõniste)
  13. Chapter 7: John and Dissenting Views: Was He Intolerant? (Michael P. Naylor)
  14. Chapter 8: Was John Antisemitic? (Rob Dalrymple)
  15. Chapter 9: Revelation and the Future: Was John a False Prophet? (David L. Mathewson)
  16. Chapter 10: John and Government: Does the Apocalypse Advocate Political Subversion? (Mark Wilson)
  17. Afterword: Thirty-Five Years of Research on John’s Use of the Old Testament in Revelation (G. K. Beale)
  18. Bibliography
  19. Subject & Author Index
  20. Scripture & Other Ancient Sources Index
  21. Old Testament