From Every People and Nation: The Book of Revelation in Intercultural PerspectiveA diverse group of New Testament scholars and theologians offer myriad paths to a better understanding of the Book of Revelation. They discuss topics such as Hispanic / Cuban American and African American perspectives, ecological issues, postcolonial themes, and liberation theology. The book also provides a set of guidelines for intercultural Bible study.The volume's contributors include: Brian K. Blount Justo Gonz lez Harry O. Maier Clarice J. Martin James Okoye Tina Pippin Pablo Richard Barbara R. Rossing V tor Westhelle Khiok-Khng Yeo |
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Contents
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Revelation Clarity and Ambivalence A HispanicCuban American Perspective | 47 |
Coming Out of Babylon A FirstWorld Reading of Revelation among Immigrants | 62 |
Polishing the Unclouded Mirror A Womanist Reading of Revelation 1813 | 82 |
Power and Worship Revelation in African Perspective | 110 |
The Heroine and the Whore The Apocalypse of John in Feminist Perspective | 127 |
Reading the Apocalypse Resistance Hope and Liberation in Central America | 146 |
For the Healing of the World Reading Revelation Ecologically | 165 |
Hope for the Persecuted Cooperation with the State and Meaning for the Dissatisfied Three Readings of Revelation from a Chinese Context | 200 |
Intercultural Bible Study Three Principles | 223 |
Intercultural Bible Study Some Suggestions for Group Interaction | 232 |
Reading Profile Cultural Identity Social Location Personal Perspectives | 241 |
A Study Guide for Ten Sessions of Two Hours | 243 |
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| Title | From Every People and Nation: The Book of Revelation in Intercultural Perspective |
| Editor | David M. Rhoads |
| Publisher | Fortress Press |
| ISBN | 1451406185, 9781451406184 |
| Length | 277 pages |
| Subjects | › › Religion / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament Religion / Biblical Studies / New Testament |
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