CONTENTS: Foreword, Preface, 1. A General Introduction to the Apocalyptic Literature, 2. A Paradigm for Reading Revelation, 3. Through the Lens of John (Revelation 1:1-20), 4. Prophetic Voices for and Against the Church (Revelation 2:1–3:22), 5. Gods of Empire and God the Creator (Revelation 4:1-11), 6. Worthy is the Lamb (Revelation 5:1–8:5), 7. The Creator Confronts the Destroyers (Revelation 8:6–11:19), 8. The Dilemma of Allegiance (Revelation 12:1–15:4), 9. The Shame of the Empire (Revelation 15:5–20:15), 10. In the End, God Creates (Revelation 21–22), Conclusion, Bibliography.