Temple of Presence: The Christological Fulfillment of Ezekiel 40-48 in Revelation 21:1--22:5

In Revelation 21-22 John offered a resplendent portrayal of a new Jerusalem without a temple in which he seemed to reference the final chapters of Ezekiel. The puzzling issue for interpreters is why John chose to utilize Ezekiels temple vision if he wanted to dispense with the temple. Andrea Robinson delves into the complex relationship between these two visions of heaven and earth examining parallels between Revelation 21-22 and Ezekiel 40-48. In the process Robinson also explores a variety of apocalyptic works from the Second Temple period to determine the tenor of thought in regard to the concepts of the temple and the messiah in Johns day. Ultimately she helps readers understand how John utilizes Ezekiels imagery to portray Jesus Christ as the eschatological temple--the place where heaven and earth unite. By uncovering how original hearers would have understood Johns visions Robinsons insightful study helps modern readers appropriate the same hope of a glorious future with the Messiah.