Revelations visions prophecy and politics in the book of revelation paperback bargain price feb 26 2013 by elaine pagels author 43 out of 5 stars 191 ratings see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry cdn 1399 audible audiobook unabridged please retry cdn 000 free with your audible . Revelations visions prophecy and politics in the book of revelation ebook pagels elaine amazonca kindle store. Pagels returns the book of revelation to its historical origin written as its author john of patmos took aim at the roman empire after what is now known as the jewish war in 66 ce militant jews in jerusalem fired with religious fervor waged an all out war against romes occupation of judea and their defeat resulted in the desecration of jerusalem and its great temple pagels . In her new book revelations visions prophecy and politics in the book of revelation princeton university religious professor elaine pagels places the book of revelation in its historical context