Revelation and the Politics of Apocalyptic Interpretation

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Revelation and the Politics of Apocalyptic Interpretation This page intentionally left blank Revelation and the Politics of Apocalyptic Interpretation Richard B. Hays Stefan Alkier Editors Baylor UnivErsity PrEss © 2012 by Baylor University Press, Waco, Texas 76798 All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical , photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission in writing of Baylor University Press. Cover design by Dean Bornstein Cover image: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, from The Apocalypse or the Revelation of St. John, c.1497–98 (woodcut), Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471–1528) / Private Collection / Photo © Christie’s Images / The Bridgeman Art Library eISBN: 978-1-60258-563-8 (e-PDF) eISBN: 978-1-60258-757-1 (Mobipocket) This E-book was converted from the original source file by a third-party vendor. Readers who encounter any issues with formatting, text, linking, or readability are encouraged to notify the publisher at BUP_Production@baylor.edu. To inquire about permission to use selections from this text, please contact Baylor University Press, One Bear Place, #97363, Waco, Texas, 76798. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Revelation and the politics of apocalyptic interpretation / Richard B. Hays and Stefan Alkier, editors. 239 p. cm. Proceedings of a conference held Oct. 7-10, 2010 at Duke Divinity School. Includes bibliographical references (p. 203) and index. ISBN 978-1-60258-561-4 (hardback : alk. paper) 1. Bible. N.T. Revelation--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--Congresses. 2. Bible. N.T. Revelation--Hermeneutics--Congresses. 3. Apocalyptic literature--History and criticism--Congresses. 4. Bible--Hermeneutics--Congresses. I. Hays, Richard B. II. Alkier, Stefan. BS2825.52.R48 2012 228’.06--dc23 2011051802 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper with a minimum of 30% pcw recycled content. ...