Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 649 g
Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 649 g
Reihe: Library of New Testament Studies, The
ISBN: 978-0-567-08912-0
Verlag: Bloomsbury 3PL
Examines the Jewish and Christian concept of the 'end of the world' as portrayed in the New Testament and its World.
'This is an important book on an important - and surprisingly neglected - subject: the cosmic catastrophe language that forms part of the New Testament’s eschatology. Through a detailed and scholarly examination of the relevant texts and traditions, Jewish, Greco-Roman, and New Testament, Edward Adams argues, in critical dialogue with N.T. Wright in particular, that the New Testament writers, in varied ways, did envisage an impending destruction of the physical cosmos, followed by its re-creation. The findings and arguments of this book are significant not only for our understanding of early Christian eschatology in its historical context, but also for any attempt to use the biblical material in articulating contemporary Christian eschatology or environmental responsibility. Adams’ book will be an essential point of reference for all such discussion.'
David G. Horrell, Reader in New Testament Studies, University of Exeter, UK.
Most scholars regard the prophetic descriptions of cosmic catastrophe as metaphorical 'picture-language' - but Edward Adams believes they are wrong
There is no full-scale work in print which addresses the prophesied events surrounding the Second Coming
Will enable readers to assess and explore New Testament 'end of the world' language and its implications
Makes a major contribution to our understanding of the early Christians' eschatology, and contemporary uses of the Bible in environmental ethics.
The aim of this book is to establish and explore New Testament belief in the end of the world through an investigation of texts which - on the face of it - contain 'end of the world' language. It engages with recent discussion on how Jewish and early Christian 'end of the world' was meant to be understood, and interacts especially with N.T. Wright's proposals. The first part of the book is given over to background and focuses on the Old Testament, Jewish apocalyptic and related literature and Graeco-Roman sources. The latter have seldom been brought into play in previous discussion. The author shows that the Stoic material is especially relevant. The second part of the book concentrates on the New Testament evidence and explores in detail all the key texts. The pertinent texts are analyzed in terms of the kind of the 'end of the world' language they use - language of cosmic cessation, of catastrophe and conflagration. The main aim of the exegesis is to establish the extent to which the language is meant objectively, but there is further exploration of issues arising from the notions of the end of the world where they are deemed to be present, including whether the idea of the world's dissolution implies a rejection of the created order. The conclusion explores the implications of the theme of the end of the world for Christian theology and ethics, and discusses especially, the ramifications for environmental ethics.
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Introduction
Part I: The Comparative Context
1. The Old Testament
2. Jewish Apocalyptic and Related Literature
3. Graeco-Roman Sources
Part II:The New Testament "Cosmic Catastrophe" Texts
4. "The Powers of Heaven Will be Shaken": Mark 13.24-27 + para
5. "I will shake not only the earth but also the heaven": Hebrews 12.25-29
6."The Elements Will Melt with Fire": 2 Peter 3:5-13
7. "Heaven Vanished Like a Scroll Rolled Up": Revelation 6.12-27
Conclusion
