Thinking and Seeing with Women in Revelation
Author | : Lynn R. Huber |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2013 |
ISBN-10 | : 1472551036 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781472551030 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Download or read book Thinking and Seeing with Women in Revelation written by Lynn R. Huber and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lynn R. Huber argues that the visionary aspect of Revelation, with its use of metaphorical thinking and language, is the crux of the text''s persuasive power. Emerging from a context that employs imagery to promote imperial mythologies, Revelation draws upon a long tradition of using feminine imagery as a tool of persuasion. It does so even while shaping a community identity in contrast to the dominant culture and in exclusive relationship with the Lamb. By drawing upon the work of medieval and modern visionaries, Huber answers a call to examine the way ''real'' readers engage with biblical.