Introduction to the Book of Revelation
Listen here as Jamie Davies (Trinity College Bristol) introduces us to the book of Revelation. We discuss:
When, where, by whom, to whom Revelation was written
The dominant purpose of Revelation
The importance of Revelation's imagery, and not minimizing its imagery
The meaning of the term "apocalypse" and the significance of reading Revelation in the genre of an apocalypse
The literary structure of Revelation
Revelation's contested inclusion within the canon and the significance of its canonical placement.
Issues that have challenged interpreters throughout history
Revelation's contemporary significance
The issues and approaches to Revelation that preoccupy scholars today
Works by Jamie Davies
Reading Revelation: A Literary and Theological Commentary, Smyth & Helwys, 2023
The Apocalyptic Paul, Cascade, 2022
Paul Among the Apocalypses? An Evaluation of the ‘Apocalyptic Paul’ in the Context of Jewish and Christian Apocalyptic Literature, LNTS 562, T&T Clark, 2016
This Week’s Blurb
In this episode, Jamie Davies recommends:
Two movies produced by Christopher Nolan:
"Memento"
"Inception"
Next Week
Next week, Dr. Bo Lim (Seattle Pacific University) guides us through the book of Hosea.
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