J. Nelson Kraybill (PhD, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia) has served as president of Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and has taught the book of Revelation for more than twenty years on four continents. He is the author of Imperial Cult and Commerce in John's Apocalypse and frequently speaks in ecclesial and academic settings on biblical themes of discipleship, peacemaking, leadership, and mission. Kraybill lives in Elkhart, Indiana.

• Introduction: Worship Is Political1. A Prophet in Trouble2. Stampeding Empires3. Beastly Worship4. Accuser of Our Comrades5. The Cosmic Throne Room6. The Lamb Is Lord of History7. Seal of the Living God8. A Harlot Drunk with Blood9. The Economics of Worship10. Letters to Seven Churches11. All Things New12. Long-Term HopeTimeline of Events, People, and Empires That Figure in RevelationGlossaryRelative Value of Roman Coins in the First Century ADIndexes

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