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Asbury Theological SeminaryePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchangeSyllabi eCommons1-1-2004NT 666 The Book of RevelationM. Robert MulhollandFollow this and additional works at: http://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabiThis Document is brought to you for free and open access by the eCommons at ePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchange. It has beenaccepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchange. For more information, pleasecontact thad.horner@asburyseminary.edu.Recommended CitationMulholland, M. Robert, "NT 666 The Book of Revelation" (2004). Syllabi. Book 1331.http://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/1331    1 NT 666 -- REVELATION JANUARY TERM 2004 -- DR. MULHOLLAND PERSPECTIVE: "Who is worthy to open the book . . . or to look into it? . . . Worthy is the Lamb!" (5:2, 3, 12).  Revelation is an jApokavluyi" jIhsou' Cristou' (1:1), and without the guiding and illuminating presence of His Holy Spirit our minds remain darkened and confused by this book; we tend to read our own meanings into it rather than being impacted by what God is saying to us through it. Nothing requires a deeper level of spiritual maturity than the exegetical study of God's Word.  Nothing enhances our spiritual  maturity more consistently than the exegetical study of God's Word.  This symbiotic reality is the primary dynamic of biblical exegesis.  All teaching and learning, in the Christian and biblical perspective, must be directly related to a personal and growing relationship with Jesus as Lord. It is my prayerful intention to be all the Lord purposes for me to be in guiding this class; it is my prayerful expectation that you will allow the Lord so  to guide your study and participation that God's full purpose for you might be fulfilled in this course, that together we might "hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches." PURPOSE: We will seek to actualize God's purposes for us in this course through a critical, exegetical study which will attempt to understand Revelation as God's word to the original readers as well as God's word for our life and ministry today.  PARTICULARS:  It is anticipated that your faithful stewardship of time and discipline of study in this course will be used by God to enable you to acquire the following knowledge and skills: • A clear comprehension of the basic perspectives of historical scholarship on Revelation from its writing to the present.   1. The origins and history of each perspective   2. The presuppositional base of each perspective   3. The basic elements of each perspective   4. The strengths and weaknesses of each perspective • An understanding of Revelation on the basis of its form and content. • Evaluate the evidence and history of scholarship on the  issues of: authorship, date, audience, historical setting, canonization. • Overview apocalyptic literature and develop an understanding of the relationship of Revelation to apocalyptic literature. • Investigate and comprehend the sources used by the author. • Develop a structural diagram of the book from the Greek text. • Through sound exegesis, comprehend the perspective and   message of Revelation:   1. In relation to its own time and readers   2. In relation to the rest of the New Testament   3. In relation to history, especially our own time   4. In relation to the realities of Christian life and  growth     2NT 666 J-TERM 2004  • Ability to evaluate the diverse and often aberrant interpretations of Revelation by the use of sound exegetical methods in integrity with the biblical perspective, and by understanding the presuppositional bases of variant interpretations. PROCEDURES:  The following provide some of the scholarly and spiritual disciplines of loving obedience and stewardship through which I trust the Lord will enable us to actualize His purposes for the course: 1. Text: G. K. Beale, The Book of Revelation  2.  Preparation: a.  It is hoped that you will enter into a covenant of prayer for the class and the course. b.  It is urged that each period of individual study be started with prayer, interlaced with prayer and praise,  and dedicated to God in prayer at its close. c.  It is expected that you will be a faithful steward of time in two areas: i.  Consistent participation in class sessions ii.  Commit at least two hours to the Lord for prayer and study in preparation for each class hour. d.  It is expected that you will come to class fully prepared through disciplined prayer and study so that you may be all God wants you to be in the class session. e.  It is presumed that you will exhibit graduate level competence in comprehension of reading, integration of learning and presentation of understanding. 3.  Class sessions: The class will provide an in-depth exegetical study of Revelation. Regular attendance is mandatory for receiving the full benefits of the class. 4.  You are free to develop a project of your own choosing with respect to the book of Revelation.  You will contract with the professor regarding the nature of the project, the parameters of the project, and the grade you intend to work for in the project.  It is expected that your project will be a source of input for the class, either through regular, daily contributions to the discussion, or through a report to the class on some phase of your project.  The final form of the project will be due on the last day of the term (Jan 30). 5.  The quality of class participation, presentations, and written work should reflect work done "as unto the Lord" -- a good stewardship of your time, talents, and resources. PERFORMANCE:  The evaluation of your performance has two sides.  On the one side, God is the final evaluator of the measure in which you allowed God's purpose for you to be fulfilled in this course. This evaluation should be your primary concern. For the purposes of grading, you will contract with the professor for the grade you intend to pursue in the seminar.  If your work and contribution to the seminar do not meet the level of the contract, you will be notified in order that you may bring the level of your work up to contract.  You may also choose to renegotiate your contract.  In the case of written work, material below contract level may be reworked and resubmitted.  In order to maintain integrity with those who are faithful to the attendance and contract covenant, the following parameters will be employed as necessary:     3NT 666 J-TERM 2004   1. Absences:  Up to 10% unexcused               No deduction    10 to 20% unexcused     One grade level (A to A-)     20 to 30% unexcused    Two grade level (A to B+)     Etc.  2. Late submission of materials:  One grade level (A to A-, etc.) per day. BIBLIOGRAPHY:  The following list is neither exhaustive nor inclusive.  It is merely a starting point for research and study. Comprehensive Bibliographies  Guthrie, D., New Testament Introduction (p 1031f.)  Feuillet, A, L'Apocalypse: ‘Etat de la Question (p 122f)  Lohmeyer, E. "Die Offenbarung des Johannes" Theologische Rundschau 6     (1934), 269-314; and 7 (1935), 28-62.  Langevin, P-E, ed. Biblical Bibliography, 2 Vols. (Material on Revelation in both    volumes). Periodical Indices     Dictionaries Elenchus Bibliographicus Biblicus      Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible New Testament Abstracts    The New Bible Dictionary        Dictionary of New Testament Background Introductions  Guthrie, D. New Testament Introduction  Kümmel, W. G., Introduction to the New Testament Commentaries  Aune, David E. Revelation (3 Vols.)  Beckwith, I. T.,  The Apocalypse of John:  Studies in Introduction, with a Critical and Exegetical Commentary  Caird, G. B., A Commentary on the Revelation of St. John the Divine  Charles, R. H.,  A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Revelation of St. John, (ICC--2 Vols.)  Collins, A. Y., The Apocalypse  Corsini, E., The Apocalypse:  The Perennial Revelation of Jesus Christ  Ellul, Jacques, Apocalypse:  The Book of Revelation  Guthrie, Donald, The Relevance of John's Apocalypse  Ladd, G. E., A Commentary on the Revelation of John     4 Metzger, Bruce M. Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation NT 666         J-TERM 2004  Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation  Mulholland, M. Robert, Revelation: Holy Living in an Unholy World  Swete, H. B., The Apocalypse of St. John Apocrypha  Charles, R. H.,  The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament, (2 Vols.)  Hennecke and Schnemelcher, New Testament Apocrypha, (2 Vols) Apocalyptic  Charles, R. H., Eschatology  Collins, J. J., ed. "Apocalypse:  The Morphology of a Genre," Semeia 14 (1979)    Apocalyptic Imagination: An Introduction to Jewish Apocalyptic     Literature  Hanson, P., The Dawn of Apocalyptic  Koch, K., The Rediscovery of Apocalyptic  Konig, Andrio, The Eclipse of Christ in Eschatology  Minear, P. S., New Testament Apocalyptic  Nickelsburg, G. W. E., Jewish Literature between the Bible and the Mishnah  Rowley, H. H., The Relevance of Apocalyptic  Russell, D. S., The Method and Message of Jewish Apocalyptic History  New Testament:  Bruce, F. F., New Testament History  Roman World:  Ferguson, E., Backgrounds of Early Christianity  Rostovtzeff,  M.,   The Social and Economic History of the Roman Empire (2 Vols.)                 The Social and Economic History of the Hellenistic World (3 Vols.);     Greece;     Rome. Hellenistic Culture  The Cambridge Ancient History (Vols. VII - XII)  Grant, F. C., Hellenistic Religions:  The Age of Syncretism       Jeffers, James S. The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era: Exploring       the Background of Early Christianity  Peters, F. E., The Harvest of Hellenism     5 Tarn, W. W., Hellenistic Civilization NT 666         J-TERM 2004 General Resources:  Cohn, R. L. The Shape of Sacred Space: Four Biblical Studies  Court, J. Myth and History in the Book of Revelation  Ellul, Jacques, The Meaning of the City  Williams, Charles, All Hallows Eve, The Greater Trumps, The Image of the City, War in Heaven  Internet Resources: The following sites are starting points only. They are neither complete nor exhaustive. www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/Internet/topsites.htm#Texts (An excellent starting point for all Biblical Study. Provides a wealth of links to a multitude of excellent sites). www.perseus.tufts.edu (A tremendous resource for resources and archaeology of the ancient Greek world). www.ntgateway.com/rev.htm (As excellent starting point for research on Revelation) www.peterolsenart.com (A great series of 40 modern pictures of scenes in Revelation with musical accompaniment). www.julen.net/ancient/ (Multiple categories on the ancient world) http://clawww.lmu.edu/faculty/fjust/Apocalyptic_Links.htm (Art, Images,  Music and materials related to the book of Revelation)  TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:  DATE  TOPIC     ASSIGNMENTS  1/12 Organization, introduction,  Read Beale pp. 3-177   basic approaches to Rev.,    introductory issues: Author, Place, Date, Canon; Apocalyptic literature, the Jewish expectation.  1/13 The structure of Rev.  Read Beale pp. 178-222  Chapter 1    Study & be prepared to discuss Ch. 1  1/14 Chapters 2-3    Read Beale pp. 223-310       Study and be prepared to discuss Ch 2-3       6 NT 666         J-TERM 2004  1/15 Chapters 4-5    Read Beale pp. 311-369       Study and be prepared to discuss Ch 4-5  1/16 Chapters 6:1-8:5   Read Beale pp. 370-464       Study and be prepared to discuss Ch. 6-8:5  1/19 Chapters 8:6-11:19   Read Beale pp. 465-620       Study and be prepared to discuss Ch 8:6-11:19  1/20 Chapters 12-15:5   Read Beale pp. 621-800       Study and be prepared to discuss Ch 12-15:5  1/21 Chapters 15:5-16:21   Read Beale pp. 801-846       Study and be prepared to discuss Ch 15:5-16:21  1/22 Chapter 17-19:10   Read Beale pp. 847-948           Study and be prepared to discuss Ch 17-19:10  1/23 Chapters 19:11-21:8   Read Beale pp. 948-1062       Study and be prepared to discuss Ch 19:11-21:8  1/26 Chapters 21:9-22:9   Read Beale pp. 1063-1129       Study and be prepared to discuss Ch 21:9-22:9      1/27 Chapter 22:10-21   Read Beale pp. 1129-1157       Study and be prepared to discuss Ch 22:10-21 1/28 Space for expansion 1/29 and for presentations 1/30    of projects. Final review  Projects Due  POSSIBLE TOPICS OF STUDY IN REVELATION 1.  The presence and function of grammatical anomalies. 2.  Interrelationships in the structural grid 3.  The origins and development of "Rapture Theologies." 4.  The role of "wilderness" in OT, Judaism, NT, Rev. 5.  The "supper" (dei'pnon) of God/Lamb. 6.  The meaning of "in the Spirit" in NT times. 7.  A study of one or more of the 7 churches (Geog. Pol. Soc. Econ. Rel. etc). 8.  Correlation between vision (affective, holistic) and literature (cognitive, particular). 9.  Angelic messianism. 10. Role of the 7 blessings.     7 NT 666         J-TERM 2004  11. Critique of Corsini, The Apocalypse. 12. Application of Ellul's The Meaning of the City to Rev. 13. Lesson plans for teaching Rev. to adult/Youth Bible Study. 14. Exegetical/research paper on some passage in Rev. 15. The role of "works" (taV e[rga) in Revelation. 16. A reflective paper on the correlation between Charles Williams' novels and John's revelation. 17. Exams 18. Present day manifestations of F.B./N.J. 19. The Hermeneutics of Visions and biblical interpretation.     8 NT 666 J-TERM 2004  NAME:  ________________________________________  DATE:  _________  COURSE:  __________________________ CONTRACT GRADE *:  __________  PROJECT:         FINAL FORM OF PROJECT:           *CONTRACT INCLUDES:   Regular class participation, syllabus assignments, and the project.  Contract may be revised at any time during the course.  If evaluation of work is above contract grade, the higher grade will be given.  If evaluation is below contract grade there are three options:   1)  Discuss evaluation with professor.  2)  Accept evaluation as contract grade.  3)  Rework and resubmit. 

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