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The Martyrdom and Violence in the Book of Revelation

Martyrs as Agents of Divine Judgement in the Book of Revelation [Hardback]

by Uk) Dr Paul Middleton (university Of Chester

    • Book Format

      Hardback

    • Publisher

      Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

    • Published

      February 2017

    • Weight

      591g

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    The Martyrdom and Violence in the Book of Revelation

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    This book argues that rather than being an exemplification of non-violent resistance the act of martyrdom in the worldview of the Apocalypse represents direct participation by Christians through martyrdom in divine violence against those the author of Revelation portrays as God's enemies. Middleton shows that the acceptance of martyrdom is to grasp the invitation to participate in the Revelation's divine violence. Martyrs follow the model laid down by the Lamb, who was not only slain, but resurrected, glorified, and who executes judgement. The world created by the Apocalypse encourages readers to conquer the Beast through martyrdom, but also through the experience of resurrection and being appointed judges. In this role, martyrs participate in the judgement of the wicked by sharing the Lamb's power to judge. Different from eschewing violence, the conceptual world of the Apocalypse portrays God, the Lamb, and the martyrs as possessing more power, might, and violent potential than the Emperor and his armies. Middleton believes that martyrdom and violence are necessary components of the worldview of Revelation.

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    • Book Format

      Hardback

    • Publisher

      Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

    • Published

      February 2017

    • Weight

      591g

    • Page Count

      224

    • Dimensions

      156 x 234 x 18 mm

    • ISBN

      9780567257123

    • ISBN-10

      0567257126

    • Eden Code

      4342720

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    • ISBN: 9780567257123

    • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

    • Release Date: February 2017

    • Weight: 591g

    • Dimensions: 156 x 234 x 18 mm

    • Eden Code: 4342720


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