@article{du_rand_new_2004, title = {The new Jerusalem as pinnacle of salvation : text (Rev 21:1-22:5) and intertext}, volume = {38}, issn = {0254-8356, 2518-4628}, url = {https://journals.co.za/content/neotest/38/2/EJC83169}, shorttitle = {The new Jerusalem as pinnacle of salvation}, abstract = {To a large extent, the apocalyptic eschatology of the Apocalypse is shaped within the framework of soteriology. The descent from heaven of the new Jerusalem is the eschatological fulfilment of Old Testament as well as early Jewish apocalyptic expectations within the restorational frame. Particularly Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Zechariah have made meaningful contributions in this regard. The rebuilding of the temple within the relationship of the heavenly Jerusalem to the new Jerusalem is of utmost importance. The architectural elements of the new Jerusalem and the eschatological blessings were expected in a couple of early Jewish writings. The co-textual framework as well as the textual analysis of 21:1-22:5, with the exegetical results, make up the last part of the discussion.}, pages = {125--153}, number = {2}, journaltitle = {Neotestamentica}, author = {Du Rand, Jan A.}, urldate = {2020-03-19}, date = {2004-01-01}, note = {Free}, }