| A New Heaven and a New Earth Contributor(s): Mathewson, Dave (Author) |
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ISBN: 082646226X ISBN-13: 9780826462268 Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press OUR PRICE: $242.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: In this book the author attempts to move beyond merely identifying and substantiating Old Testament allusions in Revelation to considering how the presence of Old Testament allusions and echoes affects reading Rev. 21.1-22.5 and how the Old Testament functions within the context of the entire work. The author concludes that a variety of semantic effects are evoked by the author's continuous intertextual appeal to the Old Testament: new creation, new exodus, new Jerusalem, new covenant, bridge, new temple-priesthood, paradise restored and renewed, inclusion of the nations, prophetic legitimization. The numerous allusions function to shape the readers perception of eschatological hope. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General |
| Dewey: 228.06 |
| LCCN: 2003428904 |
| Series: Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.4" W x 9.48" (1.26 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this book the author attempts to move beyond merely identifying and substantiating OT allusions in Revelation to considering how the presence of OT allusions and echoes affects reading Rev. 21.1-22.5 and how the OT functions within the context of the entire work. The author concludes that a variety of semantic effects are evoked by the author's continuous intertextual appeal to the OT: new creation, new exodus, new Jerusalem, new covenant, bridge, new temple-priesthood, paradise restored and renewed, inclusion of the nations, prophetic legitimization. The numerous allusions function to shape the reader's perception of eschatological hope. |