A vibrant and growing field of discussion in contemporary New Testament studies is the question of 'apocalyptic' thought in Paul. What is often lacking in this discussion, however, is a close comparison of Paul's would-be apocalyptic theology with the Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature of h
The relevance of apocalyptic: A study of Jewish and Christian apocalypses from Daniel to the Revelation
β Scribed by Harold Henry Rowley
- Publisher
- Association Press
- Year
- 1963
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 239
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
studies on apocalyptic literature
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