Revelation


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This three-part study covers the history of interpretation, theological foundations, and exegesis. Copious illustrations from the author's worldwide travels enhance discussion of Rome's emperors, empire, and ideology as the premier horizon for understanding John's immediate context and meaning. Distinctive contributions include Stevens's effort to re-canonize Revelation by insisting on gospel concord, methodically interpreting all of Revelation through the lens of the seven churches and showing how Revelation's imagery consistently relates more to the incarnation than the Parousia. Stevens bypasses traditional millennial options to argue that Revelation is "passion-millennial"--the passion of Jesus predicates the passion of the church. Under Stevens's hands, Revelation becomes eminently sensible to the original audience and powerfully pertinent for today's church.




Hours in a Library, Volume 1


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In Leslie Stephen's 'Hours in a Library, Volume 1', readers are taken on a journey through the vast expanse of literary knowledge as seen through the author's discerning eyes. Stephen delves into various works of literature, providing insightful commentary and analysis that showcases his deep understanding of the literary world. Through his eloquent prose and meticulous research, Stephen explores diverse genres and authors, offering readers a comprehensive view of the literary landscape of his time. The book's rich content and engaging narrative style make it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Leslie Stephen, a prominent literary critic and historian, was well-equipped to write 'Hours in a Library, Volume 1' due to his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of literature. As a founding member of the Victorian intellectual elite, Stephen's insights are informed by a lifetime of reading and literary engagement, making him a respected authority on the subject. His work reflects a deep passion for literature and a keen eye for detail, making his analysis both insightful and compelling. I highly recommend 'Hours in a Library, Volume 1' to anyone interested in exploring the depths of literature through the eyes of a seasoned literary critic. Leslie Stephen's expertise and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone looking to expand their literary horizons and deepen their understanding of the literary world.




A Collation Of The Athos Codex Of The Shepherd Of Hermas


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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




Experiencing the Shepherd of Hermas


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The Shepherd of Hermas is one of the oldest and most well-attested Christian works. Its popularity arguably exceeded that of the canonical Gospels. Many early Christian thinkers regarded the Shepherd as authoritative and cited it in their own writings, even though its status as Scripture was controversial. The far-reaching influence of the Shepherd during the first few centuries is attested in part by the many languages in which it was copied: Latin, Ethiopic, Coptic, Middle Persian, and Georgian. The early dating and wide dissemination of the Shepherd of Hermas offers us access to a period when canonical boundaries were elastic. This volume treats religious experience in the Shepherd, a topic that has received little scholarly attention. It complements a growing body of literature that explores the text from social-historical perspectives. Leading scholars approach it from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives, including critical literary theory, anthropology, cognitive science, affect theory, gender studies, intersectionality, and text reception. In doing so, they pose fresh questions to one of the most widely read texts in the early church, offering new insights to scholars and students alike.




The Fellowship of the Throne in John’s Apocalypse


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What relevance does the book of Revelation hold for our lived reality within secular societies? In this book, Dr Fabián Santiago explores concepts of authority, society, and political power against the backdrop of the Apocalypse and in conversation with Oliver O’Donovan’s political theology. Santiago offers a reading of Revelation that does not bypass its exegetical complexities, but instead allows for new possibilities of engagement. He investigates the conception of authority presented in Revelation – a conception centered on the throne of God and transformed by the exalted Jesus – and argues that this divine authority ultimately correlates with the Fellowship of the Throne, a liturgical community mediated by the risen Christ. An excellent resource for students of political theory and theology, Christology, and biblical narrative, this book offers a powerful theo-political critique of secular discourse on the nature of political authority.




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History of Dogma, Volume 1


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Adolf von Harnack's 'History of Dogma, Volume 1' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the development of Christian doctrine during the early centuries of the church. Von Harnack's writing is marked by its meticulous research and scholarly analysis, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the different theological debates, controversies, and creeds that shaped the theological landscape of the period, offering valuable insights into the evolution of Christian thought. Von Harnack's clear and concise writing style makes this complex subject matter accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. This volume serves as a foundational text for the study of early Christian theology and serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students alike. Adolf von Harnack, a distinguished theologian and church historian, was known for his extensive research on the history of Christianity. His deep knowledge and expertise in the subject matter are evident throughout the book, providing readers with a thorough and enlightening exploration of the development of Christian doctrine.




Essays on Revelation


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The book of Revelation perennially provokes outlandish futurist predictions proven patently false over time. Such prophecy failures leave the inquiring mind with a strong sense that the book of Revelation is nothing but a hoax, safely ignored and without contemporary relevance. The inevitable practical result, not only for church members, but for their ministers as well, is a canonical book stripped bare of canonical authority.In this volume, six contributors collectively attempt to provide a path toward recanonizing Revelation, reclaiming its authority and relevance through christological foundations. The result is a book not only useful in the collegiate and seminary classroom, but also for serious small-group Bible studies wanting to glean from Revelation something deeper than a fear of being "left behind."




The Holy Spirit


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Beginning with the Church Fathers and moving right through to the present day, The Holy Spirit offers a theologically informed, international collection of the most important texts relating to Christians' understanding of the Holy Spirit. A new volume of texts and readings offering a chronologically-organized selection of the most important and interesting writings on the Holy Spirit Considers how the Holy Spirit has always been an integral part of both Christian belief and systematic theology - from the Church Fathers through to the present day Each set of readings is prefaced by an introduction from the editor, drawing out the main themes and important historical points, and linking the readings to what has gone before Tackles the disagreements over the role of the Holy Spirit within the Trinity, and how it was a contributing factor in the split between the Western and Eastern Church Opens with a newly-commissioned essay describing the importance of the Holy Spirit in the theology of the last one hundred years, and in particular in relation to the revival of Trinitarian theology




Early Christian Fathers


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This selection of writings from early church leaders includes work by Clement of Rome, Ignatius, Polycarp, Irenaeus, Athenagoras, and Justin Martyr.Long recognized for the quality of its translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes, the Library of Christian Classics provides scholars and students with modern English translations of some of the most significant Christian theological texts in history. Through these works--each written prior to the end of the sixteenth century--contemporary readers are able to engage the ideas that have shaped Christian theology and the church through the centuries.