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Course description
This course is mainly designed to be an introduction to the book of Revelation. The literary nature of the book, authority, date of composition, sitz - im - Leben (life setting), place of Composition, structure and major themes are included in it. Importance is also given to the important events in the history of Israel (including the catastrophe wars of the second temple) on the formation and development of apocalyptic with special reference to the Old Testament Apocalyptic texts. (Ephesians', Isaiah, Daniel). In addition, selected chapters analysis also included.
Course objectives
This course aims to given awareness to the student about his literary nature of the Book, the historical background of the apocalyptic writings and the important themes of the book. It helps the student to interpret the theology of the book with its correct life situation.
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The Book of Revelation
Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — M.Div.
AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary
Bethel Building, Kadalavila, Nellikunnam P. O
Kottarakara. Kollam District. Kerala State
India. Pin-691520
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The Book of Revelation
Course Description:
This course is mainly designed to be an introduction to the book of Revelation. The literary nature of the book, authority, date of composition, sitz - im - Leben (life setting), place of Composition, structure and major themes are included in it. Importance is also given to the important events in the history of Israel (including the catastrophe wars of the second temple) on the formation and development of apocalyptic with special reference to the Old Testament Apocalyptic texts. (Ephesians', Isaiah, Daniel). In addition, selected chapters analysis also included.
Course Objectives:
This course aims to given awareness to the student about his literary nature of the Book, the historical background of the apocalyptic writings and the important themes of the book. It helps the student to interpret the theology of the book with its correct life situation.
Teaching Method:
Lectures
Discussion
Assignment
Class test
Course Outline
Origin of the apocalyptic literature.
1.1 Mesopotamian aopcalypticism
1.2 Biblical Apocalypticism
Definition of Apocalypticism
2.1 A type of literature apocalypse
2.2 A kind of eschatology (Apocalyptic eschatology).
A historical movement (Apocalypticism)
3. Characteristic of Apocalyptic literature.
3.1 pluralism
3.2 Messianic
3.3 Eschatological Antagonists
3.4 transformations of the Cosmos
4. The influence of prophets and prophetic literature on the book of Revelation
5. The combat myth in apocalyptic literature and the book of revelation
6. The symbolism and imagery of revelation
7. God and Christology in revelation
8. Ecclesiology in the book of revelation
9. Eschatology
10. Exegetical study: Chapters 1-4, 6, 11-12, 16, 18, 21-22.
Bibliography
Aune, David E. World Bible Commentary of Revelation. Nashville: Thomson Nelson
Publishers, 1998.
Aune, D. E. Prophecy in the Early Christianity and the Ancient Mediterranean
World. Michigan: Eerdmans, 1983.
Barnes, Albert. Notes on the New Testament. Michigan: Baker Books, 2005.
Collins, Adela Y. "Eschatology and Apocalypticism," in New Jerome Biblical
Commentary. 1359-1364.
Carson, D.A. Mao, Douglas J. Morris, Leon. An Introduction to the New Testament.
Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1992.
Daalen, David H. Van. A Guide to the Revelation. Delhi: ISPCK, 2000.
Elwell, Walter A. Baker Commentary on the Bible. Michigan: Baker Books, 1984.
Fiorenza, E. S. The Book of Revelation: Justice and Judgment. Philadelphia: Fortress
Press, 1985.
Hanson, P.D. et.al, "Apocalypses and Apocalypticism," in the Anchor Bible
Dictionary vol.6. New York: Doubleday, 1992, 279-292.
Minear, P.S. New Testament Apocalyptic. Interpreting Biblical Texts Series.
Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1981.
Morris, Leon. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries Revelation. Michigan: William
B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1987.
Spurgeon, Charles Haddon. The New Testament an Expanded Translation. Michigan:
William B. Eerdmens publishing Company, 1961.
Wright, Addison G. "A History of Israel," in New Jerome Bible Commentary. 1219-
1252.
Willington, H. L. Willington Guide to the Bible. Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers,
1982.
Wilcock, Michael. The Message of Revelation. Leicester: Inter-varsity Press, 1989.
Faculty review notes: The description includes Ephesians in a list called Old Testament apocalyptic texts. This conflicting reference is retained for faculty review, not endorsed as a corrected classification. No percentage evaluation scheme is specified in this course source. The separate model.doc template has not been applied automatically.
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