Excerpt from Lectures on the Apocalypse
After the publishing house Of G. Reimar has issued Bleek's Introductions to the Old and New Testament, his Lectures on the Apocalypse now appear. The Editor undertakes the com mission entrusted to him the more willingly, as he is enabled by it to pay publicly a part of the gratitude which he owed his affectionate teacher, who had been to him a fatherly friend. He had certainly many scruples about publishing the latter work. Since Bleek had adapted these Lectures only to two hours in the week in the Wintersemester, we cannot expect in them that profundity and fulness of learning which has made his Epistle to the Hebrews an epoch-making book in exegetical science. He had farther to consider that, with a generosity worthy Of recog nition and which Should put many scholars to shame, Bleek had placed his Heft at the disposal Of his former teacher, De Wette, for the latter's labours on the Apocalypse, so that a con siderable portion of his researches was already contained in the Commentary Of this scholar. Besides, he had himself unfolded his views in several Essays in different periodicals. Lastly, immediately after his death, the more comprehensive Com mentary of Dusterdiek had appeared. Notwithstanding this.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, containing a systematic interpretation of the Book of Revelation, one of the most enigmatic works in the New Testament, elucidates its manifold imagery and symbolism. The author, esteemed for his objectivity and focus on historical context, argues that the Apocalypse is best understood as a response to the persecutions endured by early Christians under Roman rule. The book contends that this seminal text reflects the hopes and fears of a subjugated people yearning for liberation and the establishment of God's kingdom on earth. Delving into the literary form of the Apocalypse, the author contends that the visions and prophecies enshrined within were intended to convey urgent messages to the persecuted Christian communities. Through a meticulous analysis of the text, it presents a coherent framework for interpreting the often-bewildering imagery, exploring themes of resilience, the triumph of good over evil, and the ultimate establishment of a just and equitable society. The author's deep understanding of the historical backdrop and literary nuances of the Apocalypse reveals the profound insights it offers into the human experience of oppression, resistance, and the indomitable power of hope. This work provides an invaluable guide for scholars and general readers alike, shedding new light on one of the most influential and enigmatic texts in Western literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331257165_0
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