Title:
Revelations : visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of Revelation / Elaine Pagels.
Author:
Pagels, Elaine H., 1943-
Publication Information:
New York : Viking, 2012.
Call Number:
BS2825.52 .P34 2012
Abstract:
A world-renowned scholar of religion and bestselling author of "The Gnostic Gospels, Beyond Belief," and" Reading Judas" explores the strangest and most controversial book in the Bible: the Book of Revelation.
Electronic Access:
Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1208/2011037551-b.htmlPublisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1208/2011037551-d.html
ISBN:
9780670023349
Physical Description:
ix, 246 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Contents:
John's Revelation : challenging the evil empire, Rome -- Visions of heaven and hell : from Ezekiel and John of Patmos to Paul -- Other revelations : heresy or illumination? -- Confronting persecution : how Jews and Christians separated politics from religion -- Constantine's conversion : how John's Revelation became part of the Bible.
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