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Upside-Down Apocalypse: Grounding Revelation in the Gospel of Peace

Upside-Down Apocalypse: Grounding Revelation in the Gospel of Peace


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A peacemaker's guide to the book of Revelation The book of Revelation--which deals on a cosmic scale with good and evil, politics and empire, community and eternity--has intrigued and frustrated readers since it was written. How do we make sense of John's prophetic vision of cosmic war in light the nonviolence Jesus embodies in the gospels? What does it mean to tell us about Jesus, our world, and the future of all things? As End Times conspiracy theories surge, it's more important than ever that we read the final book of the Bible without distorting the true message of Jesus. ​ In Upside-Down Apocalypse, author Jeremy Duncan draws on biblical scholarship and nonviolent theology to guide readers through the book of Revelation, understanding the vision of John in the light of the Jesus we know through the Gospels--the full revelation of the Divine. Along the way, readers will discover what the writer imagines as he weaves this profound revelation of non-violent triumph and see with fresh eyes how the Prince of Peace turns violence on its head once and for all.

About the Author :
Jeremy Duncan is founding pastor of Commons Church in Calgary AB Canada, one of the fastest growing church plants in Canada. He lives in Calgary with his partner Rachel, their dog, and their two adopted kids. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Theology and received a Master of Arts in Biblical/Theological Studies writing about non-violence and the work of René Girard. You can connect with Jeremy at jeremyduncan.ca and find more about the Commons community at commons.church.

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"A provocative and beautiful demonstration of how the meaning of Scripture is fundamentally transformed when we read every word through the lens of Jesus crucified." --MEGHAN LARISSA GOOD, author of The Bible Unwrapped: Making Sense of Scripture Today "At a time when beasts of empire continue to rampage, Jeremy Duncan shows the enduring relevance of the book of Revelation for followers of the Lamb, who calls us to pursue peace and care for our world." --J. NELSON KRAYBILL, author of Apocalypse and Allegiance: Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation "For too long, we've been discipled in violence, conspiracies, and fear when all along the invitation has been to wholeness and peace. A pastoral reimagining of the apocalypse through the lens of Jesus, this book will bring relief, healing, and revelation to the church. I'm grateful to Jeremy Duncan for tackling this complex topic with equal parts scholarship and grace." --SARAH BESSEY, New York Times bestselling author of A Rhythm of Prayer and Jesus Feminist "In Upside-Down Apocalypse, Jeremy Duncan shows us how John the Revelator repeatedly upends our apocalyptic expectations: We expect Jesus to return like a lion; he shows up as a lamb. We assume Jesus will conquer evil like a warrior; he enters battle already covered in his own blood. If you're troubled by pop Christianity's interpretation of Revelation, which portrays Jesus behaving like us (violent and vengeful) instead of depicting him as the Gospels do (nonviolent and merciful), then you need to read this well-researched book. I hope you'll pick up a copy, for it's high time our violent, Hollywoodized depictions of Revelation get left behind." --JASON PORTERFIELD, author of Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace throughout Holy Week "Jeremy Duncan offers a fresh look at the apocalypse, challenging the typical way of understanding the violence many see throughout it. By rethinking this apocalyptic imagery, Duncan shares a vision of nonviolence that gives real hope in a world full of strife." --BETH STOVELL, professor of Old Testament at Ambrose University "One of the primary uses of the book of Revelation throughout church history has been to blunt the radical, nonviolent, liberating picture of the Jesus of the Gospels. In Upside-Down Apocalypse, Jeremy Duncan flips that script. Drawing on recent Revelation scholarship, Duncan offers an engaging, pastoral, gospel-infused reading of Revelation that is truly good news." --DAVID C. CRAMER, pastor of Keller Park Church, managing editor at the Institute of Mennonite Studies, and coauthor of A Field Guide to Christian Nonviolence "Revelation is a book of prophecy that desperately needs a pastoral touch, a guide to calm our apocalyptic fears and lead us away from all the conspiracy theories and fearmongering that surround it and toward the message of hope revealed in John's message. Jeremy Duncan does exactly that as he brings his pastoral touch to bear on a book that has for so long confused and frightened so many. Drawing from a life spent in ministry, Duncan gently guides us past the monsters and wrath to reveal a message of hope that subverts our expectations at every turn. Whether the book of Revelation is something you've passionately sought to understand or have avoided at all costs, Upside-Down Apocalypse is a must-read, a desperately needed message of hope and peace in a world torn apart by fear and despair." --ZACK HUNT, author of Unraptured: How End Times Theology Gets It Wrong


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781513810393
  • Publisher: Herald Press (VA)
  • Publisher Imprint: Herald Press (VA)
  • Height: 201 mm
  • No of Pages: 206
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Weight: 227 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1513810391
  • Publisher Date: 05 Jul 2022
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: Grounding Revelation in the Gospel of Peace
  • Width: 132 mm


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