God and History in the Book of Revelation: New Testament Studies in Dialogue with Pannenberg and Moltmann

by Michael Gilbertson

Overview

This book examines the question of how God might relate to the realm of human history. It explores this question partly through a study of a particular New Testament text, the Book of Revelation, and partly through analysis of the work of two contemporary theologians, Jürgen Moltmann and Wolfhart Pannenberg. Michael Gilbertson, therefore, brings New Testament studies and historical theology into dialogue. Although Pannenberg and Moltmann have been heavily influenced by apocalyptic literature, this is the first detailed analysis of their theology of history in the light of Revelation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521824668
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/24/2003
Series:	Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series , #124
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.67(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. Setting the scene: a modern debate about faith and history; 2. Relating scripture and systematic theology: some preliminary issues; 3. Ways of approaching the Book of Revelation; 4. The spatial dimension of the Book of Revelation; 5. The temporal dimension of the Book of Revelation; 6. Pannenberg, Moltmann, and the Book of Revelation; 7. Conclusions; Bibliography; Indexes.

Editorial Reviews

"Those who are committed to integrating exegetical and theological reflection will find Gilbertson's work to be a helpful contribution in this endeavor." Theology Today

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