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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Autore principale: Koester, Craig R. 1953- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: [2016]
In: 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 Inscriptions
B Revelation
B Bibel. Offenbarung des Johannes 13
B 666
B Dead Sea Scrolls
B beast
B Gematria
B riddle
Accesso online: Volltext (Verlag)
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