An apocalypse for the church and for the world

Herms, Ronald.

An apocalypse for the church and for the world the narrative function of universal language in the book of Revelation / [electronic resource] : Ronald Herms. - Berlin ; New York : Walter de Gruyter, c2006. - xv, 299 p. ; 24 cm. - Beihefte zur Zeitschrift f©ơr die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der ©Þlteren Kirche, Bd. 143. 0171-6441 ; . - Beihefte zur Zeitschrift f©ơr die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der ©Þlteren Kirche ; Beiheft 143. .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Durham University.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [262]-272) and indexes.

Early Jewish literature -- Preliminary matters in the book of Revelation -- Universal traditions in the book of Revelation -- Synthesis and conclusions.


Available electronically via the Internet.

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Bible.--Revelation--Language, style.
Bible.--Revelation--Theology.


Apocalyptic literature--Comparative studies.
Universalism--Biblical teaching.

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