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Author Slater, Thomas

Title Christ and Community : a Socio-Historical Study of the Christology of Revelation
Published London : Continuum International Pub. Group, 1997

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Description 1 online resource (291 pages)
Series The Library of New Testament Studies
Library of New Testament studies.
Contents Prelims; Preface; Summary Contents; Contents; List of Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. Basic Concepts; 3. Actors in the Criminal Justice System; 4. Pre-trial Investigation; 5. From the Decision to Prosecute to Judgment at First Instance; 6. Evidence; 8. Appeals and Post-conviction Review; Annex 1; Annex 2; Annex 3; Index
Summary Slater presents a study of the three major christological images of Revelation and their meanings for the original audience. Employing both historical criticism and elements of sociology of knowledge, Christ and Community explores the social functions of 'one like a son of man', the Lamb, and the Divine Warrior, identifying both similarities and dissimilarities. The study argues, on the one hand, that the religious laxity found in Revelation 2-3 reflects attempts by some Christians to accommodate to provincial social pressures, while, on the other hand, Revelation 4-19 reflect the low status o
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Subject Jesus Christ -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600
Jesus Christ -- Person and offices -- Biblical teaching
SUBJECT Jesus Christ fast
Bible. Revelation -- Theology
Bible. Revelation -- Social scientific criticism
Bible. Revelation fast
Subject Communities -- Biblical teaching
Communities -- Biblical teaching
Social scientific criticism of sacred works
Theology
Theology, Doctrinal
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780567506351
0567506355