NT023-812 - New Testament Apocalyptic (Greek)

  • 3,162 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • New Testament Unit Discipline

Prerequisites

LA006

Corequisites

NT002 or NT003

Exclusions

NT022, NT020, NT021 (if the Revelation option has been chosen)

Set Text Greek

This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses, and the original language set text requirement of the Master of Divinity.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the Book of Revelation in the Greek text.

B. Be able to

1. Examine the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding Revelation

2. Evaluate alternative interpretations of the themes and theological teachings of Revelation

3. Translate and Exegete selected passages of the Greek text of Revelation

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying the teaching of Revelation to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice

Content

1. The historical, social and theological roots of New Testament Apocalyptic writings, especially the Book of Revelation.

2. The theology of the Book of Revelation, including such themes as Christology, doctrine of God, judgement and hope.

3. Translation and exegesis of the Greek text of Revelation 1, 4–7, 12–14, 20–21 (or a comparable block of chapters).

Further Information

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code NT637.

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.

 

General Studies:

Allison, D. C., Jesus of Nazareth: Millenarian Prophet (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1998).

Bloomquist, L. G. and G. Carey, Vision and Persuasion: Rhetorical Dimensions of Apocalyptic Discourse (St Louis, MO: Chalice, 1999).

McGinn, B. (ed.), The Encyclopedia of Apocalypticism. Vol. II: Apocalypticism in Western History and Culture (New York: Continuum, 1998).

 

Classics:

Collins, J. J., The Apocalyptic Imagination (New York: Crossroad, 1989).

Russell, D. S., Divine Disclosure: An Introduction to Jewish Apocalyptic (London; SCM, 1992).

 

Commentaries and Studies on Revelation:

Barr, D. L., Tales of the End: A Narrative Commentary on the Book of Revelation (Santa Rosa, CA: Polebridge, 1998).

Beale, G. K., John’s Use of the Old Testament in Revelation (Sheffield: SAP, 1999).

Court, J. M., The Book of Revelation and the Johannine Apocalyptic Tradition (Sheffield: SAP, 2000).

Duff, P. B., Who Rides the Beast? Prophetic Rivalry and the Rhetoric of Crisis in the Churches of the Apocalypse (Oxford, New York: OUP, 2001).

Friesen, S. J., Imperial Cults and the Apocalypse of John: Reading Revelation in the Ruins (Oxford, New York: OUP, 2001).

Hemer, C., The Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia in Their Local Setting. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001).

Keener, C. S. Revelation (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000).

Koester, C. R., Revelation and the End of All Things (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001).

Malina, B. J. and J. J. Pilch, Social Science Commentary on the Revelation (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2000).

Witherington, B., Revelation (Cambridge; New York: CUP, 2003).

 

Classics:

Bauckham, R., The Theology of Revelation (Cambridge; New York: CUP, 1996).

Kraybill, J. N., Imperial Cult and Commerce in Apocalypse (Sheffield: SAP, 1996).

Malina, B. J., On the Genre and Message of Revelation: Star Visions and Sky Journeys (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1995).

Thompson, L. L., The Book of Revelation: Apocalypse and Empire (New York: OUP, 1990).

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