Saving God's Reputation: The Theological Function of Pistis Iesou in the Cosmic Narratives of Revelation [Hardcover]

This book pursues the conviction that the cosmic conflict imagery in Revelation is the primary and controlling element in the account of the aspiration of the Roman Empire and the imperial cult in Asia Minor.This book pursues the conviction that the cosmic conflict imagery in Revelation is the primary and controlling element in the account of the aspiration of the Roman Empire and the imperial cult in Asia Minor

This book was a pleasure to read not only for the way in which he unpacks the essence of the book of Revelation, but also for the articulate way in which he expresses the ideas in beautiful prose. He clearly has a gift for writing. Andrews University Seminary Studies

 [B]y far the best contemporary defense of the Adventist position on the great controversy there. It is a must read for every pastor! -- Kayle de Waal, Ministry Kayle de Waal,Ministry

Part I: Conceptual Framework and Method
1. The Reach ofPistis Iesouin Revelation


2. The Literary Parameters of Revelation





Part II: The Story Line in Revelation


3. Discerning the Story Line from the End


4. Discerning the Story Line from the Middle: Setting and Sequence




5. Discerning the Story Line from the Middle: Characters and Plot





6. Discerning the Story Line from the Beginning: Setting and Sequence





7. Discerning the Story Line from the Beginning, Characters and Plot





8. Retracing the Story Line of Revelation





Part III: The Meaning ofPistis Iesouin Revelation





9.Pistis Iesou: Literary and Structural Considerations


10. The Meaning ofPistis Iesouin Revelation