| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 300 pages) |
| Series |
Biblical interpretation series, 0928-0731 ; Volume 140 |
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Biblical interpretation series ; v. 140.
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| Contents |
The emergence of the alter-imperial paradigm -- The construction of the sovereign narrative and points of conversation -- The alter-imperial paradigm and the book of Revelation |
| Summary |
Many assume the book of Revelation is merely an "anti-imperial" attack on the Roman Empire. Yet, Shane J. Wood argues this conclusion over-exaggerates Rome's significance and, thus, misses Revelation's true target-the construction of the alter-empire through the destruction of the preeminent adversary: Satan. Applying insights from Postcolonial criticism and 'Examinations of Dominance, ' this monograph challenges trajectories of New Testament Empire Studies by developing an Alter-Imperial paradigm that appreciates the complexities between the sovereign(s) and subject(s) of a society-beyond simply rebellion or acquiescence. Shane J. Wood analyses Roman propaganda, Jewish interaction with the Flavians, and Domitianic persecution to interpret Satan's release (Rev 20:1-10) as the climax of God's triumphal procession. Thus, Rome provides the imagery; Eden provides the target |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Scott, James C
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| SUBJECT |
Scott, James C. fast |
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Bible. Revelation -- Postcolonial criticism
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Bible. Revelation fast |
| Subject |
Imperialism -- Biblical teaching
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
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Postcolonial criticism of sacred works
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Imperialism -- Biblical teaching
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789004308398 |
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9004308393 |
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