The Apocalypse of John among Its Critics: Questions and Controversies
Should Christians be embarrassed by the book of Revelation?
The Revelation of John has long confused and disturbed readers. In The Apocalypse of John among Its Critics, leading experts in Revelation confront the book’s difficulties. Each chapter wrestles honestly with a question raised by the book’s critics—was John a misogynist? Does Revelation delight in violence? Can the book even be understood?
Engaging deeply with Revelation’s difficulties helps the reader understand the book’s message—and respond rightly. The book of Revelation does not need to be avoided or suppressed. It contains words of life.
Contributors include Alan S. Bandy, Gregory K. Beale, Rob Dalrymple, Dana M. Harris, Dave Mathewson, Michael Naylor, Ian Paul, Alexander E. Stewart, Külli Tõniste, and Mark Wilson.
Praise for The Apocalypse of John among Its Critics
Every scholar and serious student of the Apocalypse should read this volume carefully, even if (especially if!) they start with different perspectives.
—Michael J. Gorman, author of Reading Revelation Responsibly
With clarity, expertise, and grace the authors address the controversies and answer the questions that modern critics lob at John and his apocalypse. This worthy study should be part of everyone’s Revelation library.
—Michael Kuykendall, Gateway Seminary
Some readers may not be aware that Revelation is often attacked for being violent, anti-Jewish, anti-women, revengeful, and so on. The essays in this volume respond wisely and winsomely to such objections and to many more relevant issues in interpreting the book.
—Thomas R. Schreiner, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology
Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology is a peer-reviewed series of contemporary monographs exploring key topics and issues in biblical studies and biblical theology from an evangelical perspective.
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- Introduction by Alexander E. Stewart and Alan S. Bandy
- Should John’s Apocalypse Be in the Canon by Alan S. Bandy
- The Genre of Revelation by Ian Paul
- John, Threats, and Fear Angels: Was He a Bully? by Alexander E. Stewart
- John and Punishment: Did He Delight in Violence? by Dana M. Morris
- John and Women: Was He a Male Chauvinist? by Külli Tõniste
- John and Dissenting Views: Was He Intolerant? by Michael P. Naylor
- Was John Antisemitic? by Rob Dalrymple
- Revelation and the Future: Was John a False Prophet? by David L. Mathewson
- John and Government: Does the Apocalypse Advocate Political Subversion? by Mark Wilson
- Afterword: Thirty-Five Years of Research on John’s Use of the Old Testament in Revelation by G. K. Beale
- Title: The Apocalypse of John among Its Critics: Questions and Controversies
- Editors: Alexander E. Stewart and Alan S. Bandy
- Series: Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Publication Date: 2023
- Pages: 304
- Format: Logos Digital, Paperback
- Trim Size: 6x9
- ISBN: 9781683597063
Alexander E. Stewart is vice president for academic services and professor of New Testament at Gateway Seminary in Ontario, California.
Alan S. Bandy is Robert L. Hamblin Chair of New Testament Exposition and associate dean of research doctoral programs at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisiana.