Justice and Mercy in the Apocalypse of Peter: A New Translation and Analysis of the Purpose of the Text

Cover -- Titel -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- Transliterations and Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- A. The History of the Apocalypse of Peter -- 1. The Discovery of the Text -- 2. Dominant Research in the 20th Century -- 3. Current Trends in Research -- 4. The Purpose of the Apocalyps...

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Main Author: Beck, Eric J (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Tübingen Mohr Siebeck 2019
In: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament (427)
Year: 2019
Reviews:[Rezension von: Beck, Eric J., 1988-, Justice and mercy in the Apocalypse of Peter] (2021) (Maier, Daniel, 1991 -)
Edition:1st ed.
Series/Journal:Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament 427
Further subjects:B Apocalypse of Peter (Greek-Ethiopic version) ; Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Electronic books
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Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9783161590306
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Summary:Cover -- Titel -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- Transliterations and Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- A. The History of the Apocalypse of Peter -- 1. The Discovery of the Text -- 2. Dominant Research in the 20th Century -- 3. Current Trends in Research -- 4. The Purpose of the Apocalypse of Peter -- B. Statement of Purpose -- C. Overview -- Chapter 2: Methodology -- A. Clarification of Terminology -- B. The Genre of Apocalypse -- C. Historical Criticism and Provenance -- D. Source Criticism and Intertextuality -- E. Rhetorical Criticism -- F. Conclusions -- Chapter 3: Afterlife Torment Texts in Context -- A. Apocalypse of Zephaniah -- B. Plutarch's Moralia -- 1. On the Delays of Divine Vengeance -- 2. On the Daimonion of Socrates -- C. Testament of Isaac -- D. Lucian's Menippus -- E. Lucian's True Histories -- F. Greek Apocalypse of Ezra -- G. Latin Vision of Ezra -- H. The Acts of Thomas -- I. Apocalypse of Paul -- J. Conclusions -- Chapter 4: A Composite Translation of the Apocalypse of Peter -- A. The Reconstruction and Translation of the Text -- 1. Manuscript Priority and Comparison -- 2. Chapter and Verse Divisions -- 3. Translation Theory -- a. Ambiguity -- b. Verbal Consistency -- c. Gender Inclusive Language -- B. The Text -- 1. Translation Guide -- 2. The Apocalypse of Peter -- C. Notes on the Text -- 1. The Prologue -- 2. Apoc Pet 7:2 -- 3. Apoc Pet 7:9-10 -- 4. Apoc Pet 9:1-4 -- 5. Apoc Pet 9:5-7 -- 6. Apoc Pet 10:2-4 -- 7. Apoc Pet 10:6-7 -- 8. Apoc Pet 14:1-5 -- 9. Apoc Pet 15:1-16:4 -- D. Conclusions -- Chapter 5: Setting the Stage -- A. The Prologue -- B. The Narrative Setting -- C. The Audience of the Text -- 1. The Distinction Between the Righteous and the Wicked -- 2. The Faithfulness of the Righteous -- 3. Conclusion -- D. Introducing the Eschatological Vision -- 1. Eschatological Sorrow.
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ISBN:3161590317