[B-Greek] APO KATABOLHS KOSMOU in Rev 13:8 and 17:8, etc.

Perry L. Stepp plstepp at kcu.edu
Tue Nov 8 16:58:53 EST 2005


Eddie Mishoe wrote:

> I hardly think Revelation qualifies or falls under the
> heading of "apocalyptic" if you are referring to
> apocalyptic works known at that time. In fact,
> Revelation identifies itself as "prophetic," not
> apocalyptic. For more on apocalyptic versus prophetic,
> see R. L. Thomas' commentary on Revelation (1st Vol).
> They really have little in common.


I have read quite a bit of ancient Jewish apocalyptic lit, and I disagree
strongly with your first statement (that Revelation does not qualify as
"apocalyptic" by the standards of the time.)  

Perry L. Stepp, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Biblical Studies and Theology
Kentucky Christian University






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