Table of Contents

Part I: Conceptual Framework and Method 1. The Reach of Pistis Iesou in Revelation 2. The Literary Parameters of Revelation Part II: The Story Line in Revelation 3. Discerning the Story Line from the End 4. Discerning the Story Line from the Middle: Setting and Sequence 5. Discerning the Story Line from the Middle: Characters and Plot 6. Discerning the Story Line from the Beginning: Setting and Sequence 7. Discerning the Story Line from the Beginning, Characters and Plot 8. Retracing the Story Line of Revelation Part III: The Meaning of Pistis Iesou in Revelation 9. Pistis Iesou: Literary and Structural Considerations 10. The Meaning of Pistis Iesou in Revelation

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This book pursues the conviction that the cosmic conflict imagery in Revelation is the primary and controlling element in the account of the aspiration of the Roman Empire and the imperial cult in Asia Minor

About the Author

Sigve K. Tonstad completed his PhD at the University of St. Andrews. He is Assistant Professor of Religion and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Loma Linda University in California.

Reviews

This book was a pleasure to read not only for the way in which he unpacks the essence of the book of Revelation, but also for the articulate way in which he expresses the ideas in beautiful prose. He clearly has a gift for writing.
*Andrews University Seminary Studies*

"[B]y far the best contemporary defense of the Adventist position on the great controversy there. It is a must read for every pastor!" -- Kayle de Waal, Ministry
*Ministry*