Revelations : visions, prophecy, & politics in the book of Revelation

100,000 1st Print. Thousands of readers have come to know and treasure the suppressed biblical texts known as the Gnostic Gospels through the illuminating work of author Elaine Pagels. In a time when global religious violence is rampant, her latest offering, "Revelations" explores how throughout history those in power have sought to force "God's enemies" to submit or be killed. This book is sure to appeal to Pagel's committed readers and draw the...