NT022-512 - New Testament Apocalyptic (English)

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • ntUnit Discipline

Exclusions

NT043, NT044 (if the Revelation option has been chosen), NT023

Set Text

This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of the Book of Revelation in the English text

B. Be able to

1. Outline the 'introductory' issues in understanding of Revelation
2. Trace the main themes and theological teachings of Revelation
3. Comment on selected passages of the English text of Revelation

C. Be in a position to

Relating the teaching of Revelation to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts

Content

1. The historical, social and theological roots of New Testament Apocalyptic writings, especially the Book of Revelation.
2. The theology of the Book of Revelation, including such themes as Christology, doctrine of God, judgement and hope.
3. Exegesis of the English text of Revelation 1?15, 19?21.

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.

 

Barnett, P. W. (2004). Apocalypse Now and Then: Reading Revelation Today, RTBT, Sydney South, NSW: Aquilla Press.
Bauckham, R. (1993). The Theology of the Book of Revelation. Cambridge, CUP.
Bauckham, R. (2000). Climax of Prophecy: Studies on the Book of Revelation. London, UK: T & T Clark.
Beale, G.K. (2004). The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God. NSBT. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP.
Beale, G. K., & Campbell, D. (2015). Revelation: A Shorter Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI.: Eerdmans.
Blaising, C. A., Gentry, K. L., & Strimple, R. B. (1999). Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond (D. L. Bock, Ed.). Grand Rapids, MI.: Zondervan.
de Silva, D. A. (2009), Seeing Things John's Way: The Rhetoric of the Book of Revelation. Louisville, Ky: Westminster John Knox Press.
de Silva, D. A. (2013). Unholy Allegiances: Heeding Revelation's Warning. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson Pub.
Dumbrell, W. J. (2011). Revelation: Vision for today. A New Covenant Commentary. Sydney: Redeemer Baptist.
Gregg, S. (1997). Revelation four views: A parallel commentary. Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson.
Hamilton Jr., J. M. (2012). Revelation: The Spirit Speaks to the Churches. Westchester, Ill: Crossway Books.
Keener, C. (1997). Revelation. NIVAC. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.
Koester, C. R. (2001). Revelation: And the end of all things. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans.
Kraybill, J. N. (2010). Apocalypse & Allegiance: Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press.
Kuykendall, M. (2019). Lions, Locusts, and the Lamb: Interpreting Key Images in the Book of Revelation. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock Publishers.
Michaels, J. R. (1997). Revelation, IVPNTC. Downers Grove, Illinois: IVP.
Mounce, R. H., (1997). The Book of Revelation (rev. ed.). NICNT Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
Pate, C. M., & Gundry, S. N. (Eds.). (2010). Four Views on the Book of Revelation (eBook). Grand Rapids, MI.: Zondervan Academic.
Paul, I. (2018). Revelation: An Introduction and Commentary. TNTC. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic.
Poythress, Vern S. (2000). The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation. Phillipsburg, New Jersey: P&R.
Richardson, J., (1996). Revelation Unwrapped: Revealing the Blessing of John's Vision. Sydney: MPA.
Schreiner, T. R. (2018). Revelation. In I. M. Duguid, J. M. Hamilton Jr., & J. A. Sklar (Eds.), Hebrews-Revelation Volume 12. Westchester, Ill: Crossway Books.
Spilsbury, P. (2002). The Throne, the Lamb & the Dragon: A Reader's Guide to the Book of Revelation. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP.
Wall, R. W. (2003). Revelation. UBCS. Grand Rapids; MI.: Baker.
Witherington, Ben III, (2003). Revelation. NCBC, Cambridge,: Cambridge Press