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From the publisher: Elusive Apocalypse examines how the Book of Revelation constructs narrative and religious authority through 'John,' its ever-present narrative voice. Tensions within Revelation's construction of narrative and religious authority fuel conflicts over its interpretation. Analysis of popular and scholarly reading of the Apocalypse, complemented by autobiographical reflection, reveals that authority is a critical issue for contemporary interpreters. As John articulates his own authority, he must also silence competing voices from the Empire, the larger society, local Jewish communities, and even some members of his audience.
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