Revelation

RevelationThis practical commentary on Revelation is conversant with contemporary scholarship, draws on ancient backgrounds, and attends to the theological nature of the text. Sigve Tonstad, an expert in the early Jewish context of the New Testament, offers a nonretributive reading of Revelation and addresses the issue of divine violence. Paideia commentaries explore how New Testament texts form Christian readers by attending to the ancient narrative and

and spiritual tradition

Antiochene) give way to a more nuanced appreciation

This is an ideal introductory book for students of philosophy

It deserves a place on every undergraduate religion major's shelf

Given the rapid shift in the sexual behavior of Christians

and the afterlife

this volume is conversant with contemporary scholarship

His journey with God during this time led him to contemplate God's purpose for his life and how he can live in a way that reflects his overwhelming sense of gratitude

Integrating the latest research in theology

From classical art to advertisements and from news photos to social media

But spiritual formation is at the heart of the church's whole purpose for existence

making it suitable for classroom use and parish ministry