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" The alter-imperial paradigm : "
by Shane J. Wood
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BL
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651233
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dltt
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Wood, Shane J
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The alter-imperial paradigm : : empire studies the book of Revelation /\ by Shane J. Wood
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| Series Statement
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Biblical interpretation series,; Volume 140
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xiii, 300 pages ;; 25 cm
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9789004308022
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: 9004308024
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9789004308398
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-272) and indexes
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The emergence of the alter-imperial paradigm -- The construction of the sovereign narrative and points of conversation -- The alter-imperial paradigm and the book of Revelation
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Many assume the book of Revelation is merely an "anti-imperial" attack on the Roman Empire. Yet, Shane J. Wood argues this conclusion over-exaggerates Rome's significance and, thus, misses Revelation's true target--he construction of the alter-empire through the destruction of the preeminent adversary: Satan. Applying insights from Postcolonial criticism and 'Examinations of Dominance, ' this monograph challenges trajectories of New Testament Empire Studies by developing an Alter-Imperial paradigm that appreciates the complexities between the sovereign(s) and subject(s) of a society--eyond simply rebellion or acquiescence. Shane J. Wood analyses Roman propaganda, Jewish interaction with the Flavians, and Domitianic persecution to interpret Satan's release (Rev 20:1-10) as the climax of God's triumphal procession. Thus, Rome provides the imagery; Eden provides the target.--Publisher
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Scott, James C
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Imperialism-- Biblical teaching
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Bible., Revelation-- Postcolonial criticism
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228/.06
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BS2825.52.W66 2016
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