Revelation 19 in Historical and Mythological

Revelation 19:11-21 is a passage rich in symbol and allusion, much of which proves elusive for interpreters restricting themselves to Old Testament references. However, when Greco-Roman history and mythology are examined, new possibilities are discovered.

Introduction	p. 1
Problem	p. 1
Thesis	p. 1
History of Research	p. 6
The Roman Triumph	p. 21
Description	p. 21
History and Development	p. 26
The Republican Period	p. 26
Julius Caesar	p. 27
Octavian	p. 29
Nero	p. 30
Vespasian and Titus	p. 32
Meaning	p. 34
Victory	p. 35
Advent	p. 39
Apotheosis	p. 42
Excursus: The Divine Emperors	p. 45
Synthesis	p. 58
The Triumph in Paul and the Gospels	p. 60
Paul	p. 60
Gospels	p. 66
Summary	p. 69
Christ Triumphator in Revelation 19	p. 74
Parallel of Specific Elements	p. 74
Triumphal Themes in Revelation 19	p. 84
Summary	p. 86
Nero Redivivus	p. 91
Introduction	p. 91
Near Eastern Hopes	p. 91
Nero and Nero Redivivus	p. 95
Life and Reign	p. 95
The False Neros	p. 98
Nero Redivivus in Apocalyptic Texts	p. 100
The Parthians and the Great King	p. 111
Historical Overview	p. 111
Political Organization	p. 113
Royal Propaganda: Parthian Coinage	p. 115
Military	p. 115
Relations with Rome	p. 119
The Parthians and the Jews	p. 122
The Great King in Revelation 19	p. 124
The White Horse and Its Rider	p. 124
Many Diadems	p. 129
The Cavalry Charge	p. 132
"King of Kings"	p. 135
Sword and Fire	p. 140
Context	p. 141
Conclusion	p. 145
Conclusion: Synthesis and Ramifications	p. 147
Exegetical Summary	p. 147
Comment	p. 159
Structural Issues	p. 162
Implications for the Apocalyptic	p. 166
Future Research	p. 170
Bibliography	p. 173
Index of Ancient Sources	p. 185
General Index	p. 193
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