The Sovereign God: Eschatology, Empire, and the New Jerusalem
Exploring divine sovereignty and apocalyptic literature in early Christianity
Course Instructors
To Be Announced
Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Details
A literary and historical analysis of Christian apocalyptic literature. Focuses on the concept of God as the absolute, sovereign ruler (Pantokrator) who judges the oppressive Roman Empire ("Babylon") and establishes the eternal "New Jerusalem." Examines the historical context of Imperial persecution under Domitian.
Course Curriculum
No Curriculum yet
What You Will Learn
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Literary Analysis: Study the apocalyptic texts and symbolism
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Historical Context: Understand Roman Empire context and Christian persecution
FAQs
Undergraduate students interested in eschatology
Basic understanding of NT recommended
Yes, textual analysis papers
What is in this course?
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Duration : 1 Days
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Class Start Date : 2026-02-01
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Eschatological Insight : Understand God as Pantokrator and His judgment over empires
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Historical Context : Examine persecution under Domitian and apocalyptic literature
