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The book of Revelation has often suffered from interpretation that fails to appreciate its complex literary structure. In this study, Brian Hand blends theological analysis with literary observation to show how Revelation serves as the perfect conclusion to the Bible's depiction of Jesus Christ. Revelation's literary nature directs the reader's attention to Christ's supreme place as the divine-human Champion. He is the central character of the book; all of its events revolve around His person and work.

Brian Hand (PhD, Bob Jones University) is professor of New Testament at Bob Jones University Seminary

List of Illustrations	p. x
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Abbreviations	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
Difficulties	p. 1
Need	p. 3
Definition of Terms	p. 5
Delimitations	p. 7
Previous Works	p. 8
Method of Procedure	p. 16
Conclusion	p. 17
Genre and Narrator in Revelation	p. 19
Genre Conflict	p. 21
The Problem of Definition	p. 21
Elements of Definition	p. 25
Definition of Apocalypse	p. 29
Definition of Drama	p. 30
Definition of Prophecy	p. 30
The Problem of Mixed Forms	p. 33
The Problem of Control	p. 34
Genre Influence	p. 35
Christology Served by Prophecy	p. 37
Christology Defined by Prophecy	p. 37
Subgenre Influence	p. 39
Narrator Perspective	p. 40
Degree of Interaction	p. 40
Degree of Selectivity	p. 44
Degree of Influence	p. 46
Conclusion	p. 47
Temporal and Spatial Structure in Revelation	p. 48
Temporal Structure	p. 49
Temporal Notations	p. 50
Temporal Ordering	p. 55
Proposed Structures	p. 55
Cyclical Temporal Structure	p. 56
Linear Temporal Structure	p. 57
Temporal Axes	p. 59
Broad Axis	p. 59
Vision Axis	p. 61
Chronology, Anachrony, and Atemporal Elements	p. 63
Spatial Structure	p. 68
Spatial Notations	p. 68
Spatial Ordering	p. 69
Heaven	p. 72
Earth	p. 76
Lower Regions	p. 79
Conclusion	p. 80
Characterization in Revelation: Part I	p. 82
Methods of Character Analysis	p. 83
Application of Character Analysis	p. 84
Characters in the Seven Churches	p. 85
Characters in Heaven	p. 87
Characters on the Earth	p. 91
The Dragon and the Two Beasts	p. 93
The Dragon	p. 94
The First Beast-Antichrist	p. 97
The Second Beast-The False Prophet	p. 100
Conclusion	p. 101
Characterization in Revelation: Part II	p. 103
Jesus Christ	p. 104
Appellations	p. 105
Physical Characteristics	p. 116
Psychological Characteristics	p. 120
Actions	p. 126
Communicative Actions: Christ as Prophet	p. 127
Redemptive Actions: Christ as Priest	p. 129
Authoritative Actions: Christ as King	p. 131
Comparison of Character Analyses	p. 137
Contrast in Authority	p. 138
Contrast in Character	p. 141
Contrast in Physical Description	p. 142
Conclusion	p. 144
Physical Structure in Revelation	p. 146
Individual Elements of Physical Structure	p. 149
Enumerated Elements	p. 149
Parallel Elements	p. 151
Chiastic Elements	p. 154
Contrastive Elements	p. 155
Connective Elements	p. 156
Interruptive Elements	p. 157
Broad Forms of Physical Structure	p. 158
Chiasm	p. 159
Recapitulation	p. 162
Sequence	p. 166
Mixed Forms in Physical Structure	p. 167
Telescopic Structure	p. 169
Implications of Physical Structure	p. 172
Thematic Variance	p. 173
Thematic Continuity	p. 176
Conclusion	p. 177
Plot in Revelation	p. 179
Composition of Plot	p. 182
Framework Divisions	p. 182
Order in Plot Elements	p. 183
Cohesion of Plot Elements	p. 187
Conflict Within Plot	p. 189
Action in Plot	p. 192
Vision I-Revelation 1:9-3:22	p. 192
Vision II-Revelation 4:1-16:21	p. 193
Vision III-Revelation 17:1-21:8	p. 201
Vision IV-Revelation 21:9-22:5	p. 203
Climax in Plot	p. 204
Conclusion	p. 206
Literary Figures and Devices in Revelation	p. 208
Definition of Symbolism	p. 209
Abuses of Symbolism	p. 210
Rules for Symbolic Interpretation	p. 214
Extent of Symbolism	p. 215
Daniel and Symbolism in Revelation	p. 217
Other Types of Literary Figures and Devices	p. 219
General Figures and Devices	p. 219
Allusions to Scripture	p. 224
Conclusion	p. 228
Application of a Literary Analysis to the Christology of Revelation	p. 230
Synthesis of Individual Elements of Literary Analysis with Christology	p. 230
Synthesis of Genre with Christology	p. 231
Synthesis of Time and Space with Christology	p. 233
Synthesis of Characterization with Christology	p. 235
Synthesis of Structure with Christology	p. 236
Synthesis of Plot with Christology	p. 237
Synthesis of Literary Figures with Christology	p. 239
Synthesis of an Integrated Literary Analysis with Christology	p. 239
Unique Contributions of Literary Analysis to Christology	p. 249
Conclusion	p. 251
Conclusion	p. 252
Implications of Literary Analysis	p. 252
Implications of Christological Analysis	p. 253
Suggestions for Further Research	p. 254
Homiletical Significance of the Christology of Revelation	p. 255
Structures in Revelation	p. 258
Interaction Between Literary Elements	p. 260
Selected Bibliography	p. 265
Christological Analysis	p. 265
New Testament Theologies and Christologies	p. 265
Commentaries and Monographs	p. 267
Articles and Essays	p. 273
Literary Analysis	p. 278
Books and Monographs	p. 278
Articles and Essays	p. 282
Pseudepigrapha	p. 285
General Works	p. 286
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