Description: Revelations : Visions, Prophecy...Book of Revelation by Elaine Pagels Through the bestselling books of Elaine Pagels, thousands of readers have come to know and treasure the suppressed biblical texts known as the Gnostic Gospels. As one of the world's foremost religion scholars, she has been a pioneer in interpreting these books and illuminating their place in the early history of Christianity. Her new book, however, tackles a text that is firmly, dramatically within the New Testament canon: The Book of Revelation, the surreal apocalyptic vision of the end of the world . . . or is it?In this startling and timely book, Pagels returns The Book of Revelation to its historical origin, written as its author John of Patmos took aim at the Roman Empire after what is now known as "the Jewish War," in 66 CE. Militant Jews in Jerusalem, fired with religious fervor, waged an all-out war against Rome's occupation of Judea and their defeat resulted in the desecration of Jerusalem and its Great Temple. Pagels persuasively interprets Revelation as a scathing attack on the decadence of Rome. Soon after, however, a new sect known as "Christians" seized on John's text as a weapon against heresy and infidels of all kinds-Jews, even Christians who dissented from their increasingly rigid doctrines and hierarchies.In a time when global religious violence surges, Revelations explores how often those in power throughout history have sought to force "God's enemies" to submit or be killed. It is sure to appeal to Pagels's committed readers and bring her a whole new audience who want to understand the roots of dissent, violence, and division in the world's religions, and to appreciate the lasting appeal of this extraordinary text. 1ST EDITION; 2012 Viking, 1st printing; VG+/NF; solid hardcover, shallow bumps to spine ends and upper forecorner front cover, binding square and tight, pages fresh, unmarked; bright, unclipped dust jacket, slight crimping at spine ends, in new protective mylar sleeve Additional pictures of this item can be provided upon request. Please specify what aspects of the item you'd especially like to see. The Uncommon Book will combine shipping on your purchase of two or more books to save you money! International Buyers: Click on the tab above (just below the main picture) marked "Shipping and Payments" to find the cost of shipping to anywhere in the world! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Features: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Intended Audience: Adults
Book Title: Revelations : Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation
Item Length: 8.5in.
Item Height: 1in.
Item Width: 5.8in.
Author: Elaine Pagels
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: General, Biblical Studies / General, Eschatology, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2012
Genre: Religion
Item Weight: 13.3 Oz
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
