The Alter-Imperial Paradigm - Empire Studies & the Book of Revelation (Hardcover)

Many assume the book of Revelation is merely an "anti-imperial" attack on the Roman Empire. Yet, Shane J. Wood argues this conclusion over-exaggerates Rome's significance and, thus, misses Revelation's true target-the construction of the alter-empire through the destruction of the preeminent adversary: Satan. Applying insights from Postcolonial criticism and 'Examinations of Dominance,' this monograph challenges trajectories of New Testament Empire Studies by developing an Alter-Imperial paradigm that appreciates the complexities between the sovereign(s) and subject(s) of a society-beyond simply rebellion or acquiescence. Shane J. Wood analyses Roman propaganda, Jewish interaction with the Flavians, and Domitianic persecution to interpret Satan's release (Rev 20:1-10) as the climax of God's triumphal procession. Thus, Rome provides the imagery; Eden provides the target.

General

Imprint:	Brill
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Biblical Interpretation Series, 140
Release date:	October 2015
Authors:	Shane J. Wood
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	300
ISBN-13:	978-90-04-30802-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > The Bible > New Testament > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > The Bible > New Testament > General Books > Christianity > The Bible > New Testament Promotions
LSN:	90-04-30802-4
Barcode:	9789004308022

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