The Number of the Beast in Revelation 13 in Light of Papyri, Graffiti, and Inscriptions
Revelation’s portrayal of a tyrannical beast concludes with a riddle, which identifies the beast’s number as 666 (Rev. 13:18). Among the factors that complicate the interpretation of the riddle are: first, that there is a notable textual variant that reads 616 instead of 666; second, that there are...
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Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
Lingua: | Inglese |
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Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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[2016]
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Journal of early Christian history
Anno: 2016, Volume: 6, Fascicolo: 3, Pagine: 1-21 |
Notazioni IxTheo: | HC Nuovo Testamento HD Medio-giudaismo |
Altre parole chiave: | B
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B Revelation B Bibel. Offenbarung des Johannes 13 B 666 B Dead Sea Scrolls B beast B Gematria B riddle |
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Volltext (Verlag) Volltext (doi) |