Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse
Author | : Ian Boxall |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2013-04-18 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780199674206 |
ISBN-10 | : 0199674205 |
Rating | : 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse by : Ian Boxall
Download or read book Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse written by Ian Boxall and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph explores the significance accorded to John's island of Patmos (Rev. 1:9) within the wider reception history of the Apocalypse. Ian Boxall brings together for the first time in a coherent narrative a wide range of interpretations of Patmos, reflecting different chronological periods, cultural contexts, and Christian traditions.