Revelation: An Introduction and Study Guide: Book of Torment, Book of Bliss

This study guide explores the origins and reception history of the Book of Revelation, focusing on its transcultural impact and its significance for contemporary readers concerned with social justice. It emphasizes the book's role in shaping imaginations of the end times, the risen Jesus, heaven and hell, Satan, the Antichrist, and Mary.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 14 January 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive study guide delves into the enigmatic origins and captivating reception history of the Book of Revelation, resonating with readers from diverse religious and secular backgrounds. Stephen D. Moore explores the profound transcultural impact of Revelation, extending its influence beyond Christianity to shape perceptions of the end times, the risen Jesus, heaven, hell, Satan, the Antichrist, and even Mary, the mother of Jesus. Moore traces the remarkable journey of Revelation's reception across centuries, with a special focus on its twentieth and twenty-first-century appropriations. He contextualizes the book within its original production context, shedding light on the author, location, timing, motivations, and literary influences.

The study guide concludes with a concise commentary on the entire text of Revelation, weaving together liberationist, postcolonial, feminist, womanist, queer, and ecological perspectives to unravel its meaning for contemporary readers and communities actively engaged in addressing social justice concerns. By examining Revelation through these diverse lenses, readers are invited to engage with the book's rich tapestry of themes and messages, fostering a deeper understanding of its relevance in our modern world.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780567696786