Allen, The Book of Revelation and Early Jewish Textual Culture

FORTHCOMING BOOK FROM CUP:

The Book of Revelation and Early Jewish Textual Culture

Part of Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series

AUTHOR: Garrick V. Allen, Dublin City University
PUBLICATION PLANNED FOR: June 2017
AVAILABILITY: Not yet published - available from June 2017
FORMAT: Hardback
ISBN: 9781107198128

The Book of Revelation and Early Jewish Textual Culture explores the relationship between the writing of Revelation and its early audience, especially its interaction with Jewish Scripture. It touches on several areas of scholarly inquiry in biblical studies, including modes of literary production, the use of allusions, practices of exegesis, and early engagements with the Book of Revelation. Garrick Allen brings the Book of Revelation into the broader context of early Jewish literature, including the Dead Sea Scrolls and other important works. Arguing that the author of the New Testament Apocalypse was a 'scribal expert, someone who was well-versed in the content of Jewish Scripture and its interpretation', he demonstrates that John was not only a seer and prophet, but also an erudite reader of scripture.

• Examines the Book of Revelation through the lens of Jewish textual culture
• Explores the method and shape of allusions in Revelation
• Argues that the author of the Book of Revelation was an erudite literary expert

There is more on Dr. Allen (a St. Andrews PhD) and his work here and links.