Murphy, Frederick James.

Apocalypticism in the Bible and its world : a comprehensive introduction / Frederick J. Murphy. - Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Academic, c2012. - xviii, 429 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Definitions and origins -- Proto-apocalyptic biblical texts -- Daniel and the animal apocalypse -- The book of Revelation -- Ancient Jewish apocalypses -- Ancient Jewish literature related to apocalypticism -- The Dead Sea scrolls -- The Gospels, Q, and acts of the Apostles -- Jesus the apocalyptic prophet -- The Apostle Paul -- The rest of the New Testament -- The ongoing legacy of apocalypticism.

9780801039782 (pbk.)

2012007216


Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Apocalyptic literature--History and criticism.
Eschatology--Biblical teaching.

BS646.M87 2012 / 14655

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