The "Sitz Im Leben" of the Apocalypse with Particular Reference to the Role of the Church's Enemies

FOREWORD
ABBREVIATIONS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: MARTYRDOM AND SUFFERING
A. Introduction
B. The Doctrine of Suffering in the Pre-Hellenistic Era
C. Judaism vs. Hellenism
D. The Response to Hellenization
E. Persecution under the Romans
F. Martyrdom by Suicide
G. Discouragement of Martyrdom
H. The Origin of the Concept of Martyrdom
I. Doctrinal Development
J. Conclusion
CHAPTER 2: THE ENEMIES OF THE CHURCH IN THE APOCALYPSE
A. Introduction
B. The Structure of Revelation
C. ACT I: The Church on Earth (1:9-3:22)
D. ACT II: The Preservation of the Church (4:1-8:6)
E. ACT III: Judgment upon the Earth (8:7-11:19)
F. ACT IV: The Salvation of the Saints (12:1-16:1)
G. ACT V: Judgment upon the Earth (16:2-17:3a)
H. ACT VI: The Judgment of the Harlot (17:3b-19:21)
I. ACT VII: The Church Triumphant (20:11-22:5)
J. Conclusion
CHAPTER 3: THE PROPHETIC VIEW OF JERUSALEM
A. Introduction
B. Geographical Considerations
C. Jerusalem’s History
D. Cities in Old Testament Thought
E. Jerusalem’s Moral and Spiritual Status
F. The Fate of Jerusalem
G The Restoration of Jerusalem
H. Conclusion
CHAPTER 4: JERUSALEM IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
A. Introduction
B. Mark
C. Matthew
D. Luke-Acts
E. Paul
F. Conclusion
CONCLUSION
APPENDIX: PROPOSED STRUCTURE OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION
INDEX OF SUBJECTS
INDEX OF AUTHORS
INDEX OF REFERENCES
BIBLIOGRAPHY