Jesus and the Angels

An examination of the influence of angelology on the christology of the Apocalypse of John, first published in 1997.

List of contents

Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. Angelic figures in Zechariah, Ezekiel and Daniel; 3. Principal angels; 4. Angelomorphic figures; 5. Angel christology; 6. God, Jesus and the angel; 7. Apocalypse 1.13-16: Part A; 8. Apocalypse 1.13-16: Part B; 9. Apocalypse 14.14; 10. Apocalypse 19.11-16; 11. Conclusion; Bibliography; Indexes.

Summary

This book, first published in 1997, examines the influence of angelology on the christology of the Apocalypse of John. It argues that in the Apocalypse Jesus has the form and the function of an angel, but is also clearly portrayed as divine. This dual representation upholds monotheism while providing a means for Jesus to be present in visible form to his Church.

Product details

• Authors: Peter R. Carrell
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2013
• EAN: 9780521590112
• ISBN: 978-0-521-59011-2
• No. of pages: 294
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 222 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 549 g
• Series: Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series; Society for New Testament Stud; Society for New Testament Stud
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works