Apocalyptic Literature in the New Testament

by Greg Carey; Warren Carter

Publisher:

Abingdon Press

, 2016

Overview

Every significant layer of the New Testament features the distinctive
concerns of apocalyptic literature, including the expectation of a
messiah, hope for a resurrection, expectation of a final judgment, and a
spiritual world that includes angels and demons. Yet many contemporary
readers shy away from things apocalyptic, especially the book of
Revelation.
This introduction considers the influence of
apocalyptic literature throughout the Gospels and Acts, Paul’s letters,
and Revelation. It argues that early Christian authors drew upon
apocalyptic topics to address an impressive array of situations and
concerns, and it demonstrates—example after example—how apocalyptic
discourse contributed to their ongoing work of contextual theology.

Key Features

Introduces basic biblical texts.

Readers will have basic knowledge of fundamentals of New Testament biblical studies.

Product Details

• Title : Apocalyptic Literature in the New Testament
• Author: Carey, Greg
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• ISBN: 9781426771989