Andrew Guffey

Another review in print . This is one, also with Review of Biblical Literature , is of Lazslo Gallusz, The Throne Motif in the Book of Revelation . From the review: For such a constricted theme this is a very full study, and most readers are bound to find something useful within its pages. ...Scholars who chiefly view Revelation as a literary composition will want to attend closely to the author’s claims and follow up on the author’s suggestions for further research.   The throne motif as a literary structuring device, for instance, may deserve careful consideration.   Those who interpret the book as part of a “mystical” religious tradition will likely find some valuable material, as well. Tolle, lege.  

 My apologies for the hiatus.  But we're back.  Here are a couple of items that have been put in print since then.  My article on the motivations for Encratite prohibitions in early Christianity was published by Journal of Theological Studies in October.  The article along with the whole current issue is currently available here .  Here's the abstract:  The most prominent accounts of encratism identify it as an early Christian ascetical sect that refrained from sex, and possibly also wine and meat. Scholars usually give protological speculation as the reason for these prohibitions: the prohibition of marriage and sex is linked with speculation on the state of humanity and/or the world from the beginning of creation. This article questions that assumption, and, through a close examination of the evidence of early Christian heresiologists, possible cultural contexts...