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Wood Shane J. |
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The alter-imperial paradigm : empire studies & the book of Revelation / / by Shane J. Wood |
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Leiden ; ; Boston : , : Brill, , [2016] |
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©2016 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (314 p.) |
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Collana |
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Biblical interpretation series, , 0928-0731 ; ; Volume 140 |
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Soggetti |
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Imperialism - Biblical teaching |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (page 248-272) and indexes. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Preliminary Material -- Introduction -- 1 The Origins of Empire Studies -- 2 Empire Studies and the Alter-Imperial Paradigm -- 3 The Sovereign Narrative of the Roman Empire -- 4 The Date of the Book of Revelation part 1: The External and Internal Evidence -- 5 The Date of the Book of Revelation part 2: The Socio-Historical Context of the Flavian Dynasty -- 6 An Alter-Imperial Interpretation of Revelation 20:7–10 -- 7 The Alter-Imperial Paradigm: Revelation and Empire Studies -- Appendix -- Bibliography of Works Cited -- Index of Modern Authors -- Index of Ancient Sources. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Many assume the book of Revelation is merely an “anti-imperial” attack on the Roman Empire. Yet, Shane J. Wood argues this conclusion over-exaggerates Rome’s significance and, thus, misses Revelation’s true target—the construction of the alter-empire through the destruction of the preeminent adversary: Satan. Applying insights from Postcolonial criticism and 'Examinations of Dominance,' this monograph challenges trajectories of New Testament Empire Studies by developing an Alter-Imperial paradigm that appreciates the complexities between the sovereign(s) and subject(s) of a society—beyond simply rebellion or acquiescence. Shane J. Wood analyses Roman propaganda, Jewish interaction with the Flavians, and Domitianic persecution to interpret Satan's release (Rev 20:1-10) as the climax of God's triumphal procession. Thus, Rome provides the imagery; Eden provides the target. |
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