Defining the situation in Revelation: John’s intention and action-lines
This article argues that the purpose of Revelation is to strengthen the group identity of the church and not to encourage a persecuted church. This view is proposed by a symbolic-interactionistic analysis of Revelation. Symbolic interaction focuses on the construction of situations through symbols,...
Main Author: | H. Theunissen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Afrikaans |
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AOSIS
2005-10-01
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Series: | HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies |
Online Access: | https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/429 |
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