A Non-combat Myth in Revelation 12

dc.contributor.author	Pataki András Dávid
dc.date.accessioned	2023-10-26T15:04:23Z
dc.date.available	2023-10-26T15:04:23Z
dc.date.issued	2011
dc.description.abstract	The presentation of Jesus in his appearance in Rev 12.5 includes his birth and his ascension, but it does not mention his death, despite its important role elsewhere in the book. The present study, after surveying some typical explanations of this lack, suggests a twofold solution. First, the comparison of the christophanies in the Apocalypse reveals a characteristic sequence in their description into which the messianic appearance in ch. 12 fits well. Second, the fact that John sharply separates the depiction of the satanic intent to kill the Messiah from Jesus' death contributes to the Christology of Revelation. The protagonist of the book is unequivocally superior both to the devil and to all popular mythical figures who must face the forces of chaos.
dc.identifier.doi	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0028688510000354
dc.identifier.issn	1469-8145
dc.identifier.mtmt	31636294
dc.identifier.uri	https://krepozit.kre.hu/handle/123456789/262
dc.language.iso	en
dc.relation.ispartof	New Testament Studies, 57. évf., 2. szám, 2011. pp 258-272.
dc.title	A Non-combat Myth in Revelation 12
dc.type	Article

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