Table of Contents

Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. Setting the scene: a modern debate about faith and history; 2. Relating scripture and systematic theology: some preliminary issues; 3. Ways of approaching the Book of Revelation; 4. The spatial dimension of the Book of Revelation; 5. The temporal dimension of the Book of Revelation; 6. Pannenberg, Moltmann, and the Book of Revelation; 7. Conclusions; Bibliography; Indexes.

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This book examines the question of how God might be thought to relate to the realm of human history.

Reviews

'Gilbertson ... has worked out and defended his theoretical framework clearly and convincingly. His dialogue with Pannenberg and Moltmann is a stimulating exercise.' Neostamentica 'This is a creative contribution of high quality that seeks to engage both with New Testament studies and with systematic theology. We need such interdisciplinary work ... Dr Gilbertson provides a careful and reliable exposition of themes in the Book of Revelation, and an accurate, judicious understanding of the eschatology and theological frameworks of Pannenberg and Moltmann... this is a splendid volume. The author writes with excellent scholarship with an incisive mind.' ANVIL 'Gilbertson provides a rare interdisciplinary dialogue between New Testament studies and systematic theology. This is a significant study which provides a wonderful example of how the study of scripture and systematic theology can work together in a fruitful dynamic relationship. It will enlighten both the student who wants to explore this field for the first time and the scholar who wishes a specialist study of Pannenberg, Moltmann, Revelation and eschatology.' Journal for the Study of the New Testament 'Gilbertson approach is sensible; he neither diminishes the concerns for the historical contingencies which has been the emphasis of biblical studies nor downplays the role of theological construction within the social, cultural and philosophical circumstances in which we find ourselves. ... the book is worth every penny of its heavy price tag ...' European Journal of Theology