Table of contents : Preface Abbreviations Introduction 1 The Use of Mystery in Daniel 2 The Use of Mystery in Early Judaism 3 The Use of Mystery in Matthew 4 The Use of Mystery in Romans 5 The Use of Mystery in 1 Corinthians 6 The Use of Mystery in Ephesians 7 The Use of Mystery in Colossians 8 The Use of Mystery in 2 Thessalonians 9 The Use of Mystery in 1 Timothy 10 The Use of Mystery in Revelation 11 Mystery Without Mystery in the New Testament 12 The Christian Mystery and the Pagan Mystery Religions 13 Conclusion Appendix: The Cognitive Peripheral Vision of Biblical Authors Bibliography Modern Authors Index Subject Index Ancient Texts Index