RevelationThroughout the history of Christianity, the book of Revelation has had an enormous influence in religion, history, and culture, and it still has an urgently needed message for the church. M. Eugene Boring's critical assessment of Revelation enlightens readers as to just what is that message. |
Contents
CONTENTS | 1 |
PART | 63 |
PART | 99 |
Interpreting Revelations Violent Imagery | 112 |
PART THREE | 191 |
20b21 The Letter Ends | 226 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 233 |
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Revelation: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching M. Eugene Boring No preview available - 1989 |
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