The Collision of Early Christianity and Judaism in Revelation 11
Early Christianity and Judaism
The Collision of Early Christianity and Judaism in Revelation 11 is an academic essay that provides an in-depth exegesis of Revelation 11:1–13. It contains solid arguments for the connection of the churches in Smyrna and Philadelphia and the two witnesses in chapter 11 and reveals the conflict between the Christian churches and Jewish synagogues. Part one presents historical background, part two discusses the role of the temple in Jewish identity, and part three interprets the narrative of the two witnesses. This volume will benefit readers interested in issues surrounding the relationship between the Christian and Jewish communities in the late first century.
Top Highlights
“Revelation 11:1–2 appears to assume that the Jerusalem temple is still standing.” (source)
“ early Christians in Jerusalem continued to participate in worship at the temple” (source)
“The author’s attempt to portray the church as the true people of God is evident on every page of the book of Revelation” (source)
“between two Christian groups with different understandings of Torah obedience for those that follow Jesus” (source)
“Samaritans instigated animosity a century earlier by constructing a different temple on Mount Gerizim” (source)
Contents
- Revelation in the Ancient World
- Temple as Symbol
- Conflict, Identity, and Protection in Chapter 11
Product Details
- Title: The Collision of Early Christianity and Judaism in Revelation 11
- Author: Brian Maiers
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Publication Date: 2012
- Pages: 70