: David E. Graves
: The Seven Messages of Revelation and Vassal Treaties Literary Genre, Structure, and Function
: Gorgias Press
: 9781463236236
: Gorgias Biblical Studies
: 1
: CHF 112.70
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: Christentum
: English
: 477
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This book argues that the genre of the seven messages in Revelation 2-3 is a hybrid prophetic oracle. This oracle is influenced by the Old Testament covenantal elements functioning as a set of lawsuit exhortations. Graves defends this by demonstrating the influence of the Ancient Near Eastern vassal treaty structure in the seven messages. Written in a readable format this work is both an excellent introduction to the book of Revelation as well as a fitting work for the apocalyptic specialist.