Temple, Torah, and Covenant in Apocalyptic Theology

Temple, Torah, and Covenant in Apocalyptic Theology by Paul Meyer offers a groundbreaking exploration of how ancient Jewish and early Christian thinkers wrestled with the destruction of the Jerusalem temple and redefined the very essence of divine presence, law, and covenant. Delving deep into apocalyptic texts-from 1 Enoch to the Dead Sea Scrolls, Daniel to Revelation-Meyer uncovers a transformative vision where the temple transcends its physical form, the Torah becomes a living, eschatological guide, and the covenant promises unshakable divine faithfulness amid cosmic upheaval.
Combining rigorous historical scholarship with profound theological insight, this book reveals how communities facing exile, persecution, and loss forged new understandings of sacred space and identity. It traces the evolution of priestly mediation, the rise of heavenly worship, and the hope for cosmic restoration, culminating in a vision of the renewed creation where God's presence fills all. Accessible yet erudite, Temple, Torah, and Covenant in Apocalyptic Theology is essential reading for anyone fascinated by the roots of Judeo-Christian faith, the power of religious imagination in crisis, and the enduring quest for meaning in the face of destruction.
This authoritative study redefines our understanding of apocalypse-not as mere prophecy of doom but as the promise of divine renewal and ultimate hope.