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Divine Subversion

Studies in the Book of Revelation

“To cause the downfall, ruin, or destruction of; initiated by a deity.”

One of the most famous Roman mosaics comes from the Republican era. It is the “Alexander (and Darius) Mosaic” from Pompeii in the “House of the Faun.” This poignant tableau reflects the widely held view that the Greek gods were more powerful than the Persian gods. Biblical texts, both OT and NT, reflect similar views about the involvement of YHWH in the rise and fall of nations. We shall be examining facets of the book of Revelation in this regard and others.
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Artifactual

Viewing the Ancient World Up Close

Pertaining to an artifact.

It’s best to view artifacts when possible! Therefore, my goal will be to depict artifacts and then give a brief description of them and their significance. My interest (as a non-archaeologist) will be to explore the significance of these for students of Scripture and of the early church. Remains from Classical, Hellenistic, Herodian, and Roman contexts will be at the center of this.
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Theologoumena

Theological Opinions

“Statements pertaining to God which reflect individual opinion and are not based upon divine revelation or church dogma.”

This interesting plate, dated AD 500-600 (now at the Getty Villa, Malibu) contains a lively scene of two philosophers in debate.
This section of the blog will have textual and theological comments on a variety of topics.
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