05056nam a2200577Ki 4500 ocn964527548 OCoLC 20200709060137.0 m d cr cnu---unuuu 161129s2005 ilu ob 001 0 eng d N$T eng rda pn N$T 9780830897544 (electronic bk.) 0830897542 (electronic bk.) 0830814973 9780830814978 787504 (N$T) (OCoLC)964527548 BS2825.53 .R48 2005eb REL 006220 bisacsh 228/.077/09 22 11.46 bcl MAIN Revelation / edited by William C. Weinrich. Society of Biblical Literature abbreviation for series: ACCS Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, ©2005. 1 online resource (xxxii, 454 pages) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Ancient Christian commentary on Scripture. New Testament ; 12 Includes bibliographical references (pages 432-438) and indexes. Introduction to the Revelation of John -- Commentary on the Revelation to John -- Appendix : early Christian writers and the documents cited -- Biographical sketches -- Timeline of writers of the Patristic period -- Bibliography of works in original languages -- Bibliography of works in English translation. The Revelation to John--with its vivid images and portraits of conflict leading up to the marriage supper of the Lamb, the cosmic destruction of evil, and the formation of a new heaven and a new earth--was widely read, even as it was variously interpreted in the early church. Approaches to its interpretation ranged from the millenarian approach of Victorinus of Petovium to the more symbolic interpretation of Tyconius, who read Revelation in the sense of the universal and unitary time of the church. Tyconius's Book of Rules, deeply admired by Augustine with its seven principles of interpretation, strongly influenced not only ongoing interpretation of the Revelation but the whole of medieval exegesis. From early on the book of Revelation was more widely accepted in the West than in the East. Indeed the earliest extant commentaries on Revelation in Greek date from Oecumenius's commentary in the sixth century, which was soon accompanied by that of Andrew of Caesarea. Earlier Eastern fathers did, however, make reference to Revelation in noncommentary works. This ACCS volume edited by William C. Weinrich draws heavily on the two Greek commentaries from Oecumenius and Andrew of Caesarea to represent Eastern interpretation, while focusing on six other commentaries as primary witnesses to Western interpretation--those of Victorinus of Petovium, Tyconius, Primasius, Caesarius of Arles, Apringius of Beja and Bede the Venerable. Every effort has been made to give adequate context so that the creative use of Scripture, the theological interest and the pastoral intent can be discerned by readers today. Amid this treasure trove of early interpretation readers will find much that appears in English translation for the first time. The Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture series is an ecumenical project, promoting a vital link of communication between the varied Christian traditions of today and their common ancient ancestors in the faith. On this shared ground we listen as leading pastoral theologians of six centuries gather around the text of Scripture and offer their best theological, spiritual and pastoral insights. With the aid of computer technology, the vast array of writings from the church fathers-- including much that is available only in the ancient languages-- have been searched for their comment on Scripture, then hand-selected by scholars who then shaped and annotated the materials to introduce it to today's readers. Each portion of commentary has been chosen for its salient insight, its rhetorical power and its faithful representation of the consensual exegesis of the early church.--Book jacket and publisher's website. Print version record. Bible. Revelation Commentaries. Bible. Revelation. fast (OCoLC)fst01892943 Openbaring van Johannes (bijbelboek) gtt RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament bisacsh Commentaries. fast (OCoLC)fst01423723 Electronic books. Weinrich, William C. Print version: Revelation. Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, ©2005 0830814973 (DLC) 2005018544 (OCoLC)60881620 Ancient Christian commentary on Scripture. New Testament ; 12. EBSCOhost http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=787504 EBSCOhost EBSC 787504 92 N$T 54900 54900