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Silence and praise

Rhetorical cosmology and political theology in the book of revelation

by Ryan Leif Hansen

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  • Paperback
  • 15.3 x 22.7 x 1.6 cm

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Cosmology is a central focus in John's Apocalypse, Ryan Leif Hansen argues, but not in the sense that John envisions a stable cosmos. Rather, John employs cosmological themes for persuasive purposes that include a critique of Roman imperial cultic discourse. Hansen's argument requires a discussion of the apocalyptic genre and rhetoric, the ways in which apocalyptic literature makes meaning especially through the construction of symbolic worlds, and then a comparison of this means with cosmological themes in which eternal Rome lies at the center of the cosmos. John seeks to persuade his hearers that the world, as governed and sustained by Caesar and the Roman gods and perpetuated through the Roman cult and economy, is a false order, passing away in order that God's new creation, narrated by truthful worship and costly witness to the Lamb, can emerge as gift. The book concludes with suggestions for fruitful conversation with recent work in apocalyptic theology.
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  • Author

    Ryan Leif Hansen

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Fortress Press,U.S.

  • Published

    May 2014

  • Weight

    273g

  • Page Count

    192

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.7 x 1.6 cm

  • ISBN

    9781451470116

  • ISBN-10

    1451470118

  • Eden Code

    4270177

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