Apocalyptic thought in early Christianity /
Apocalyptic thought in early Christianity /
edited by Robert J. Daly
- Grand Rapids, Mich. : [Brookline, Mass.] : Baker Academic ; Holy Cross Orthodox Press, 2009
- 303 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
- Holy Cross studies in patristic theology and history .
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
This volume explores how early Christian understandings of apocalyptic writings and teachings are reflected in the theology, social practices, and institutions of the early church. Experts on patristic and Byzantine Christianity present substantial samplings of biblical interpretation, theology, and visual art from first-millennium Christianity, especially from the East, to demonstrate the depth and variety of meaning early believers found in Daniel, Revelation, and related writings. --from publisher description
9780801036279|c(pbk.) 0801036275|c(pbk.)
Bible. N.T. Revelation --Criticism, interpretation, etc. --History--Early church, ca. 30-600
End of the world--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600
Apocalyptic literature--History and criticism
BT877 / .A66 2009
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
This volume explores how early Christian understandings of apocalyptic writings and teachings are reflected in the theology, social practices, and institutions of the early church. Experts on patristic and Byzantine Christianity present substantial samplings of biblical interpretation, theology, and visual art from first-millennium Christianity, especially from the East, to demonstrate the depth and variety of meaning early believers found in Daniel, Revelation, and related writings. --from publisher description
9780801036279|c(pbk.) 0801036275|c(pbk.)
Bible. N.T. Revelation --Criticism, interpretation, etc. --History--Early church, ca. 30-600
End of the world--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600
Apocalyptic literature--History and criticism
BT877 / .A66 2009