Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse

Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9780199674206
ISBN-13 : 0199674205
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Book Synopsis Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse by : Ian Boxall

Download or read book Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse written by Ian Boxall and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph explores the significance accorded to John's island of Patmos (Rev. 1:9) within the wider reception history of the Apocalypse. Ian Boxall brings together for the first time in a coherent narrative a wide range of interpretations of Patmos, reflecting different chronological periods, cultural contexts, and Christian traditions.


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