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Jesus and the Angels : Angelology and the Christology of the Apocalypse of John
by Peter R. Carrell and John Court
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.
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- ISBN-13: 9780521023009
- ISBN-10: 0521023009
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publish Date: December 2005
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.67 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.83 pounds
- Page Count: 296
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