Tales of the End: A Narrative Commentary on the Book of Revelation

Barr, David L.

ISBN 10: 1598150332 / ISBN 13: 9781598150339

Published by Polebridge Pr Westar Inst, 2011

A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price! Seller Inventory # BOS-A-13b-0001371

Synopsis:

The Book of Revelation presents the fascinating and terrifying story of what John reports happening to him while on the Mediterranean island of Patmos. It is a far more interesting story than the tired predictions of other would-be prophets whose many forecasts of the future have always failed to materialize. Tales of the End invites readers to hear John s story anew. Rather than forcing John s story into our time, it takes the reader back to the time of its original telling, exploring both what is told and how it is told examining its plot, characters, point of view, temporal perspective, narrator, listener, author and audience. Only then can we ask how this story bears on the modern world and how it addresses enduring human concerns. David Barr s narrative analysis uncovers a complex and compelling story addressed to the communities of Jesus followers in first-century Asia Minor, a story told vividly so that the audience can participate in John s extraordinary experience and so be transformed, adopting new values, new perspectives; indeed, a new understanding of what the world is really like.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Tales of the End: A Narrative Commentary on ...
Publisher: Polebridge Pr Westar Inst
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition