Focusing on the book of Revelation, this commentary by Craig R. Koester explores its vivid imagery of cosmic conflict, highlighting God's triumph over destruction and the balance of judgment with hope. It delves into the text's historical context, drawing on Greek and Latin sources, classical literature, and ancient Jewish writings, including the Dead Sea Scrolls. By addressing social, religious, and economic themes, Koester challenges the common perception of Revelation as world-negating, offering fresh insights and a deeper understanding of its impact and interpretation throughout history.
Die Anchor-Bibel Reihe
Diese umfangreiche Reihe bietet einen tiefgehenden Kommentar zu biblischen Texten, der aus einer internationalen und interkonfessionellen Zusammenarbeit hervorgeht. Sie umfasst detaillierte, bandweise Kommentare sowie Referenzmaterialien, die den historischen und linguistischen Kontext der Heiligen Schrift beleuchten. Das Projekt zielt darauf ab, den Lesern das größtmögliche Spektrum an Wissen zur Interpretation der biblischen Aufzeichnungen zu vermitteln, unabhängig von spezifischen theologischen Lehren. Es ist eine wesentliche Ressource für ernsthafte Bibelstudien.




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