Encountering The Beast And The Lamb An Introduction To The Book Of Revelation From An Indian Perspective Naveen Alapati by Naveen Alapati 9789356201750, 9356201757 instant download after payment.

The last book of the Bible is popularly known for its gory visions instigating fear in the hearts of the readers. But the overarching call of Revelation to redefine our allegiances, is missed out in the popular readings. Revelation calls us for the unwavering allegiance to the Lamb while the empires, like beasts, seek to enslave us and demand our absolute loyalty to them. It teaches faith in the face of the empire. It calls the readers of all generations to form a counter-narrative against the dominant and majoritarian narratives of the beastly imperial powers. This book, Encountering the Beast and the Lamb, calls us to station ourselves with the Crucified Messiah, with John, and with the suffering community so that the new cosmos can be envisaged. It interlaces the message of Revelation with the contemporary realities of India, wherein the symbols of Revelation not only resonate but also take life in the flesh and blood realities of India.