Revelation

Beale, G. K.

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“…Mathewson has argued at length for this interpretation of Rev 21:1, 41 and the presence of this motif is highlighted already in the commentaries of Ford and Beale. 42 Th e use of an exodus framework would cohere well with the emphases in Rev 21 on the establishment of the Lord's sanctuary and the redemption of his people, and the role that the sea plays within this scenario is consistent with how sea imagery functions elsewhere in Revelation. Th e sea through which the Israelites passed and which God used to judge their enemies was already associated in biblical and early Jewish literature with the cosmic abyss, the realm of evil monsters and spirits and the chaotic powers that had been restrained at creation.…”

Section: Th E New Exodusmentioning

confidence: 56%

The Sea That is No More Rev 21:1 and the Function of Sea Imagery in the Apocalypse of John

Moo¹

2009

Nov Testam

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Th e enigmatic phrase in Rev 21:1, "the sea is no more", has yet to be adequately explained or related cogently to the rest of the book. In this article I categorise the multiple roles in which θάλασσα appears in Rev 4-20 and address the potential implications of each use of sea imagery for explaining its absence from John's vision of the new heaven and earth. Along the way, the various theories that have been proposed by other interpreters are assessed; this is followed by a brief consideration of the potential relevance of several parallels that have been suggested. On the basis of these investigations and an analysis of the context of Rev 21-22, it is proposed that the difficult phrase in 21:1c is best explained in terms of the use of a new-creation typology that serves to highlight the way in which this new creation differs from that described in Gen 1.

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Section: Th E New Exodusmentioning

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The Sea That is No More Rev 21:1 and the Function of Sea Imagery in the Apocalypse of John

Moo¹

2009

Nov Testam

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“…For example, G. K. Beale makes a comparison between the heavenly altar and Jesus' cross when he states, "Those who persevere through temptations sacrifice themselves on God's heavenly altar, the counterpart of Jesus' cross." 33 sacrificed on the altar of Caesar, which is analogous to Jesus' cross. Just as the cross was a symbol of Caesar 's power, so also were Caesar 's altars symbols for his authority and power.…”

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“…Beale points out, "The saints are, strangely, 'under the altar' instead of on it." 36 Robert Bratcher and Howard Hatton in A Handbook on the Revelation to John also suggest that "The location of the souls under the altar seems a bit strange . .…”

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Interpreting Revelation with Roman Coins: A Test Case, Revelation 6:9–11

May¹

2009

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The altar scene in Revelation 6:9–11 has been interpreted as a positive image of martyred saints being presence with God in heaven. This article, however, challenges this traditional assumption. Based on Roman imperial coinage, especially those coins with images of altars, it is likely that John portrayed the altar in his narrative as not representing the heavenly altar of God but the imperial altar of Rome. John takes well-known Roman images and challenges his readers to resist the temptation these altars represent as symbols of the false ideology espoused by Rome. He also illustrates how these altars, like the cross of Christ, may become the symbol for his readers' martyrdom. This article also suggests that architectural images of altars on Roman coins can provide a way to understand the strange position of the martyred ones who are “under the altar.”

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The Doctrine of Salvation in the First Letter of Peter

Williams¹

2011

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The prevalence of salvation language in the first letter of Peter has often been acknowledged though rarely investigated in depth. In this book Martin Williams presents an account exploring the concept of salvation in this theologically rich letter. He brings together the disciplines of hermeneutics, New Testament studies, and systematic and historical theology in order to explore the language of salvation which resonates within the text. The book also elaborates on a methodological level the segregation which has arisen between biblical studies and theological studies. In doing this, Williams identifies a basis for how there can be interaction between these two different viewpoints. This book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the exegesis and theology of 1 Peter, the doctrine of salvation and biblical interpretation.

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Revelation

Cited by 11 publications

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The Sea That is No More Rev 21:1 and the Function of Sea Imagery in the Apocalypse of John

The Sea That is No More Rev 21:1 and the Function of Sea Imagery in the Apocalypse of John

Interpreting Revelation with Roman Coins: A Test Case, Revelation 6:9–11

The Doctrine of Salvation in the First Letter of Peter

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