The Revelation to John--with its vivid images and portraits of conflict leading up to the marriage supper of the Lamb; the cosmic destruction of evil; and the formation of a new heaven and a new earth--was widely read; even as it was variously interpreted in the early church. Approaches to its interpretation ranged from the millenarian approach of Victorinus of Petovium to the more symbolic interpretation of Tyconius; who read Revelation in the sense of the universal and unitary time of the church. Tyconius's Book of Rules; deeply admired by Augustine with its seven principles of interpretation; strongly influenced not only ongoing interpretation of the Revelation but the whole of medieval exegesis. From early on the book of Revelation was more widely accepted in the West than in the East. Indeed the earliest extant commentaries on Revelation in Greek date from Oecumenius's commentary in the sixth century; which was soon accompanied by that of Andrew of Caesarea. Earlier Eastern fathers did; however; make reference to Revelation in noncommentary works. This ACCS volume edited by William C. Weinrich draws heavily on the two Greek commentaries from Oecumenius and Andrew of Caesarea to represent Eastern interpretation; while focusing on six other commentaries as primary witnesses to Western interpretation--those of Victorinus of Petovium; Tyconius; Primasius; Caesarius of Arles; Apringius of Beja and Bede the Venerable. Every effort has been made to give adequate context so that the creative use of Scripture; the theological interest and the pastoral intent can be discerned by readers today. Amid this treasure trove of early interpretation readers will find much that appears in English translation for the first time.
#196301 in Books Nansen Odd 2016-04-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.44 x 1.67 x 7.32l; .0 #File Name: 0826521002624 pagesFrom Day to Day One Man s Diary of Survival in Nazi Concentration Camps
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not you usual prison diary - this is a well written look inside a German concentration campBy Robert R HolmesIf you think you understand the horror of the holocaust; you must read this book. It is a diary written inside the camps The author was held for almost five years in a series of German concentration camps. Although as a Norwegian he was spared the worst of the atrocities; he was up close with all of it. In an almost miraculous way he was able to keep his daily diary and successfully smuggle it out. This book collects his writings just as they were written. As you read it you watch the increasing horror and brutality of the camps; watch his moods rise and fall; and witness his vain hopes for an early end to the war or for his early release. Nanson is an incredible writer and artist. The book has both text and illustrations. It is very readable and the occasional drawing (done in real time) extraordinary. The book has hundreds of notes explaining who his prison mates were; what happened to them; and what was going on in the war at the time he was writing. This is an unusual and timeless book.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. his love for wife Kari so profoundBy CustomerExtraordinary. Mesmerizing. Belongs in every history syllabus. This is much more than a diary about a man's survival in various concentration camps. This is a historical record of life experienced in Grini; Veidal; Sachsenhausen. From the very first diary entry; you are hooked. Nansen's masterful use of language was intoxicating: some entries so jubilant; his love for wife Kari so profound; that he never seemed to repeat a verb or an adjective! Your heart soars when Odd's heart soars. But; more than that; it's Nansen's clinging-to-humanity; his steadfast belief in the just and fair treatment of ALL prisoners; his immutable sense of humor that made From Day to Day: One Man's Diary of Survival so beloved by me; the Reader. Timothy Boyce's fine; illuminating footnotes provide context and clarity throughout this remarkable book.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An Amazing RecollectionBy CustomerThis is an incredibly powerful book. Most people are familiar with the Holocaust; but Mr. Nansen brings the gamut of emotions to everyday events in the camp; from pain to shock and yes; even to humor.No one - not even the incredibly causal reader - should be intimidated by its length. Each reader can decide how much he or she wants to read at each setting - because they are relatively short diary entries; you can choose to read just one and not be overwhelmed. Likewise; each reader doesn't have to read the book chronologically - it is a simple matter to just flip to any page; and you will be instantly moved by Mr. Nansen's observations.
