Spectacles of Empire
Author | : Christopher A. Frilingos |
Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2004-10-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780812238228 |
ISBN-13 | : 0812238222 |
Rating | : 4/5 (222 Downloads) |
Download or read book Spectacles of Empire written by Christopher A. Frilingos and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2004-10-06 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author reads the Book of Revelation as a text firmly situated in the world of imperial Roman Asia Minor, where it was written. He argues that Revelation is a Christian version of that world, complete with its own gladiatorial combats and other public spectacles.