{"product_id":"the-apocalypse-of-john-among-its-critics-questions-and-controversies-9781683597063","title":"The Apocalypse of John Among Its Critics: Questions and Controversies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould Christians be embarrassed by the book of Revelation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Revelation of John has long confused and disturbed readers. The Apocalypse of John among Its Critics confronts the book's difficulties. Leading experts in Revelation wrestle honestly with a question raised by critics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould John's Apocalypse be in the canon? (Alan S. Bandy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWas John intentionally confusing? (Ian Paul)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWas John a bully? (Alexander E. Stewart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid John delight in violence? (Dana M. Harris)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWas John a chauvinist? (Külli Tõniste)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWas John intolerant to others? (Michael Naylor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWas John antisemitic? (Rob Dalrymple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid John make things up about the future? (Dave Mathewson)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid John advocate political subversion? (Mark Wilson)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid John misuse the Old Testament? (G.K. Beale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging deeply with Revelation's difficulties helps the reader understand the book's message--and respond rightly. The book of Revelation does not need to be avoided or suppressed. It contains words of life.\u003c\/p\u003e-- (1\/18\/2024 12:00:00 AM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander E. Stewart\u003c\/b\u003e is vice president for academic services and professor of New Testament at Gateway Seminary in Ontario, California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan S. Bandy \u003c\/b\u003eis Robert L. Hamblin Chair of New Testament Exposition and associate dean of research doctoral programs at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisiana.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lexham Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50534687539474,"sku":"9781683597063","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8d8a3ecf-c534-4bb7-9e0f-4a522891cd99.jpg?v=1731428771","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-apocalypse-of-john-among-its-critics-questions-and-controversies-9781683597063","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}