| Description |
1 online resource (24 video files (approximately 720 min.)) : sound, color. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Series |
Great courses. Religion & theology |
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Great courses (DVD). Religion.
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| Contents |
Episode 1 Revelation and the Apocalyptic Tradition Episode 2 Apocalyptic Worldview in Judaism Episode 3 Apocalyptic Dimension of Early Christianity Episode 4 Origins of the Book of Revelation Episode 5 Issues Facing Revelation's First Readers Episode 6 God, the Lamb, and the Seven Seals Episode 7 Seven Trumpets, Temple, and Celebration Episode 8 The Dragon and the Problem of Evil Episode 9 The Beasts and Evil in the Political Sphere Episode 10 The Harlot and the Imperial Economy Episode 11 The Battle, the Kingdom, and Last Judgment Episode 12 New Creation and New Jerusalem Episode 13 Antichrist and the Millennium Episode 14 Revelation's Place in the Christian Bible Episode 15 The Apocalypse and Spiritual Life Episode 16 The Key to the Meaning of History Episode 17 Apocalyptic Fervor in the Late Middle Ages Episode 18 Luther, Radicals, and Roman Catholics Episode 19 Revelation Takes Musical Form Episode 20 Revelation in African American Culture Episode 21 The Apocalypse and Social Progress Episode 22 Awaiting the End in 1844 and Beyond Episode 23 Rapture, Tribulation, and Armageddon Episode 24 The Modern Apocalyptic Renaissance. |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Performer |
Lectures by Craig R. Koester, Luther Seminary. |
| Summary |
What are we to make of the book of Revelation? The Apocalypse: Controversies and Meaning in Western History, by a leading scholar, Professor Craig R. Koester, is your guide to this extraordinary work and its impact on our civilization. Engage directly with Revelation, examining its meaning in John's day and how it continues to be meaningful to contemporary readers. |
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Not rated. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Bible. Revelation -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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| Added Author |
hoopla digital.
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| Music No. |
MWT12229252 |
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