The Destroyer and the Lamb: The Relationship Between Angelomorphic and Lamb Christology in the Book of RevelationMohr Siebeck, 2005 - 311 páginas Matthias Reinhard Hoffmann identifies an angelomorphic portrait of Christ in certain passages of Revelation and provides possible reasons for the inclusion of an angelomorphic Christology: Angelomorphic Christology is not regarded as an isolated christological concept. In turn, the author compares angelomorphic Christology with the prominent Lamb Christology of Revelation. A comparison of these concepts reveals that both Lamb and angelomorphic Christology serve the purpose of contrasting different functions of Christ. The functions correspond with the implied perception of Christ by his followers on the one hand and his opponents on the other. Accordingly, Christ appears to be an eschatological juridical figure (described in angelomorphic patterns) to his opposition, while he is perceived as salvific redeemer (in form of the Lamb) by those who believe in him. Such a christological perspective draws on traditions from the Exodus narrative, namely the features of the Passover Lamb and the Destroying Angel. Further, equality between God and Christ is established despite an angelomorphic portrait of Christ: especially those passages describing Christ as the Lamb put him on par with God. But also within visions with an angelomorphic description of Christ, his status as superior to angels and as an equal to God is displayed. |
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The History of Research | 6 |
The Problems of Definitions | 18 |
The Christology of Apc 14 | 30 |
Clarification of Linguistic Phenomena within Apc 14620 | 46 |
Angels and a Schema of Four Elements in Revelation? | 56 |
Wirkungsgeschichte of Apc 14 | 78 |
15 and Apc 14620 | 88 |
Lamb Christology in Relation to Angelomorphic | 105 |
Angels Stars and Planets a Meaning for Christology? | 201 |
Conclusion | 210 |
The Christology of Apc 1 | 219 |
The Face like a Sun as an Angelomorphic Feature of Christ | 230 |
Conclusion | 244 |
Different Aspects of Christology in Revelation? | 248 |
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Términos y frases comunes
Accordingly alluded angel Christology angel in Apc angelological angelomorphic Christology angelomorphic feature Apocalypse Apocalypse of Peter appearance Ascension of Isaiah assumed assumption attributed AUNE BAUCKHAM BÖCHER Book of Revelation chapter Christ and angels Christ in Apc Christophany concept connection context Daniel depicted described description of Christ divine doxologies early Jewish elements emphasised Engel Enoch eschatological Exodus expression figure FLETCHER-LOUIS further GIESCHEN harvest heavenly Hebrew Bible HOLTZ identified imagery instance interpretation Isaiah J.C.B. Mohr Paul Jerusalem Jesus John Joseph and Aseneth judgement KRAFT Lamb Lamb in Apc Lamb's mentioned messianic Mohr Paul Siebeck Monotheism MÜLLER Offenbarung parallel passages portrayed possible probably Qumran reference reflected regarded represent Revelation 1-5 Revelation 6-16 rider salvific SCHÜSSLER FIORENZA scroll seems Shepherd of Hermas similar similarly status STUCKENBRUCK Temple Testament Testament of Abraham Theology tion Tobit traditions Tübingen Veneration verse Volume WERNER worship YARBRO COLLINS ἐν καὶ τοῦ τῶν