Revelations: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation
| AUTHOR | Pagels, Elaine; Pagels, Elaine |
| PUBLISHER | Penguin Books (02/26/2013) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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A profound exploration of the Bible's most controversial book--from the bestselling author of Beyond Belief and The Gnostic Gospels The strangest book of the New Testament, filled with visions of the Rapture, the whore of Babylon, and apocalyptic writing of the end of times, the Book of Revelation has fascinated readers for more than two thousand years, but where did it come from? And what are the meanings of its surreal images of dragons, monsters, angels, and cosmic war? Elaine Pagels, New York Times bestselling author and "the preeminent voice of biblical scholarship to the American public" (The Philadelphia Inquirer), elucidates the true history of this controversial book, uncovering its origins and the roots of dissent, violence, and division in the world's religions. Brilliantly weaving scholarship with a deep understanding of the human needs to which religion speaks, Pagels has written what may be the masterwork of her unique career.
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ISBN-13:
9780143121633
ISBN-10:
0143121634
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
256
Carton Quantity:
60
Product Dimensions:
5.38 x 0.68 x 7.92 inches
Weight:
0.44 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General
Religion | Christian Theology - Eschatology
Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
228.06
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A profound exploration of the Bible's most controversial book--from the bestselling author of Beyond Belief and The Gnostic Gospels The strangest book of the New Testament, filled with visions of the Rapture, the whore of Babylon, and apocalyptic writing of the end of times, the Book of Revelation has fascinated readers for more than two thousand years, but where did it come from? And what are the meanings of its surreal images of dragons, monsters, angels, and cosmic war? Elaine Pagels, New York Times bestselling author and "the preeminent voice of biblical scholarship to the American public" (The Philadelphia Inquirer), elucidates the true history of this controversial book, uncovering its origins and the roots of dissent, violence, and division in the world's religions. Brilliantly weaving scholarship with a deep understanding of the human needs to which religion speaks, Pagels has written what may be the masterwork of her unique career.
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