Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 2015
The book of Revelation is like no other in the New Testament. It impacts all of the senses of the... more The book of Revelation is like no other in the New Testament. It impacts all of the senses of the reader in a manner that the Epistles and the Gospels do not. The sights, sounds, odors, voices, and thunderings mix with a jarring juxtaposition of images and Old Testament references to create a continuous assault on the mind. A tremendous artistic effect works upon those who read or hear its contents. However, despite the effort and thought that went into the composition of the book, interpreters frequently disagree as to what is the main theme of the work. Critical commentaries tend to see the Roman Empire as the primary force behind John’s imagery and his narrative tapestry as a well-drawn parody of Roman rule. Other commentaries place the emphasis on God’s
The account of the woman caught in adultery, traditionally found in John’s Gospel, is full of enc... more The account of the woman caught in adultery, traditionally found in John’s Gospel, is full of encouragement to sinners in need of forgiveness. Nevertheless, due to its textual history, this story—referred to as the Pericope Adulterae—is considered by many scholars to be an interpolation. The textual history is one of the most intriguing of any biblical passage. This article reviews that history, examines possible reasons for the passage’s inclusion or exclusion from John’s Gospel, engages discussion on the issue of its canonicity, and gives suggestions for how today’s pastors might relate to the story in their preaching.
Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 2015
The book of Revelation is like no other in the New Testament. It impacts all of the senses of the... more The book of Revelation is like no other in the New Testament. It impacts all of the senses of the reader in a manner that the Epistles and the Gospels do not. The sights, sounds, odors, voices, and thunderings mix with a jarring juxtaposition of images and Old Testament references to create a continuous assault on the mind. A tremendous artistic effect works upon those who read or hear its contents. However, despite the effort and thought that went into the composition of the book, interpreters frequently disagree as to what is the main theme of the work. Critical commentaries tend to see the Roman Empire as the primary force behind John’s imagery and his narrative tapestry as a well-drawn parody of Roman rule. Other commentaries place the emphasis on God’s
The account of the woman caught in adultery, traditionally found in John’s Gospel, is full of enc... more The account of the woman caught in adultery, traditionally found in John’s Gospel, is full of encouragement to sinners in need of forgiveness. Nevertheless, due to its textual history, this story—referred to as the Pericope Adulterae—is considered by many scholars to be an interpolation. The textual history is one of the most intriguing of any biblical passage. This article reviews that history, examines possible reasons for the passage’s inclusion or exclusion from John’s Gospel, engages discussion on the issue of its canonicity, and gives suggestions for how today’s pastors might relate to the story in their preaching.
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