Jesus and the Angels: Angelology and the Christology of the Apocalypse of John

by Peter R. Carrell

Overview

This study is an examination of the influence of angelology on the Christology of the Apocalypse of John. In the Apocalypse, Jesus appears in glorious form reminiscent of angels in Jewish and Christian literature. Dr. Carrell asks what significance this has for the Christology of the Apocalypse. He concludes that, although he has the form and function of an angel, Jesus is clearly portrayed as divine, and that through this portrayal, the Apocalypse both upholds monotheism while providing a means for Jesus to be presented in visible, glorious form to his Church.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521590112
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/10/1997
Series:	Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series , #95
Pages:	294
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.83(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. Angelic figures in Zechariah, Ezekiel and Daniel; 3. Principal angels; 4. Angelomorphic figures; 5. Angel christology; 6. God, Jesus and the angel; 7. Apocalypse 1.13–16: Part A; 8. Apocalypse 1.13–16: Part B; 9. Apocalypse 14.14; 10. Apocalypse 19.11–16; 11. Conclusion; Bibliography; Indexes.

Editorial Reviews

"Carrell has made a significant contribution to the christology of the apocalypse." J.E. Lunceford, Choice

"...Carrell's monograph is a careful and well-executed study. His work models the kind of textual and historical sobriety that is to be emulated. His work should be heartily welcomed by all interested in the Apocalypse, christology, and Christian origins." Carey C. Newman, The Journal of Religion

"It is a well-written work that presents a little-known aspect of the christology of the Apocalypse." The Catholic Biblical Quarterly

"...commendable and significant. This monograph is an important piece that deserves to be read by those who want to further their understanding of these visions of Christ by examining the literary traditions John may have drawn upon as he recorded them." Charles A. Gieschen, Concordia Theological Quarterly

"...this is a useful book dealing with a difficult matter." Martin Karrer, Society of Biblical Literature

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