Imperial Cult and Commerce in John's Apocalypse

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Synopsis

Drawing evidence from ancient literature, coins, inscriptions and artwork, Kraybill points to the penetration of the Roman imperial cult (emperor worship) into commercial settings as a primary concern of the Apocalypse. By the time John was on Patmos, people in Asia Minor could not 'buy or sell' without giving idolatrous allegiance to Rome. Imperial cult and commerce blended in guild halls, the banking industry and the market place. John calls readers to 'come out from' pagan loyalties of Roman imperial society and give full allegiance to a New Jerusalem of justice and equality under the rule of Christ.

Book details

Series:
The Library of New Testament Studies (Book 132)
Author:
J. Nelson Kraybill
ISBN:
9780567339287
Related ISBNs:
9781850756163
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages:
262
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2018-10-10
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1996
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Education, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality