Hoskins is associate professor of new testament at southwestern baptist theological seminary. Osborne, baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt, baker, 2002, 896 pp. Hermeneutics and exegesis of book of revelation research. Scrolls that were sealed with seven seals were used all over the middle east in ancient times and were also used by the romans. Top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation ligonier ministries. These recordings were made in 1994 on vhs tape at the summit school of theology titled. Revelation baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The christian bible is divided into two major sections. As with all prophecies the revelation also is not easily understood. Interpreting the book of revelation guides to new testament. This commentary on revelation draws upon both of these areas of interest. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Revelation 12 commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
Dick, in which he documented and explored his religious and visionary experiences. There have been four basic interpretations of revelation throughout church history. Jimmy dukes of the new orleans baptist theological seminary in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course new testament exegesis. An overlybroad interpretation of the warning at the end of revelation would invalidate the most beautiful and. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. A theological and exegetical commentary hoskins, dr. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
The book of revelation is, above all, the biblical book of the imagination the book pressing into service a plethora of images. Pdf revelation exegetical paper nathaniel b parker. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of. In chapter 5, john the author of this book saw a vision of one who sat on the throne, holding a scroll sealed with seven seals 5.
Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. Throughout the entire book, angels are given specific responsibilities in carrying out the directives that come from the throne of god. Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Thomas is author of a harmony of the gospels, revelation 17 and revelation 822. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. The bible may be said to begin and end with the story of a serpent. Its meticulous, scholarly approach to studying linguistic structure, vocabulary, and variant readings provides and exegetical model even for those who disagree with some of the authors. An exegetical commentary on revelation liberating lions. These seals would be made of wax or clay, attached in such a way as to prevent the document from being opened without breaking the seal. Interpreting the book of revelation guides to new testament exegesis michaels, j.
Thomass exegetical commentary on revelation covers chapters 17. Book reading ranko stefanovic, revelation of jesus christ. Sep 07, 20 this monumental commentary on the book of revelation, originally published in 1999, has been highly acclaimed by scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the apocalypse for the benefit of the church. Revelation exegetical commentary 2 volume set 9780802471970 by robert l. This is a book that jesus gave to show his servants something. Revelation 18 commentary the three laments over babylon. Jesus began the book of revelation calling himself the alpha and omega in revelation 1.
Revelation depicts the reality of god, thereality of the existence of man, and the reality of the flow of history more precisely in its use of poetic illustrations than human realism could ever achieve. He also describes himself as the beginning and end. The following work is an exegetical one which has been written in order to help bring some clarity and thus some understanding to this 21st chapter. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Revelation, book of historical exegesis conservapedia. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Revelation 17 exegetical commentary by robert thomas. Christ again identifies himself as the alpha and omega, which are the first and last letters of the greek alphabet. It reffirms the basic framework of eschatology espoused by ancient christianity but with added perspective of centuries of doctrinal progress in the body of christ. Each group of mourners stands far from the city watching it burn, fearful for their own safety vv. The basic hermeneutical problem in revelation is determining what is symbolic and what is literal. This monumental commentary on the book of revelation, originally published in 1999, has been highly acclaimed by scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the apocalypse for the benefit of the church. See beale, revelation, 427 for a discussion on the arguments for a late or early date.
To say the least, the understanding of not only revelation chapter 20, but the entire book as well, is a challenge. Too often revelation is viewed as a book only about the future. An exegetical commentary on revelation in two volumes represents years of methodical study on revelation by robert l. Revelation baker exegetical commentary on the new testament osborne, grant r. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. Yet it does this in such a way as to check the theological excesses and doctrinal dangers of imagination of which we are all too much aware after centuries of church history. An examination of the greek text of the book of revelation designed to supply the student with a general knowledge of the book and its interpretive questions. This indepth commentary also includes extended excursuses on important topics of theological and historical interest.
Nt 620720 exegesis of the book of revelation russell morton, th. First, we believe that the book of revelation must mean something. Though it is filled with signs, the book of revelation is accessible to those who have an understanding of the first 65 books of the bible, and especially an. Mounce, new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, eerdmans, 1997, 475 pp. His published works have focused on connections between the old testament and the new testament and on the gospel of john. This commentary has been through advanced checking. These commentaries introduce a conservative, evangelical theology in a context familiar with a broad range of views. This commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it.
The kings, merchants and seafarers of the earth mourn babylons demise with three variations, or stanzas, of the same song 18. Hermeneutics and exegesis of book of revelation research papers. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Exegetical method the prophecy of revelation was communicated through a series of visions that are introduced with the aorist verb rev 1. In the book of genesis, a serpent, more subtle than any beast of the field, tempted the woman in paradise. The seals of gods book, the breaking of which call up the horsemen and. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god.
The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. Interpreting the book of revelation provides a concise introduction to the careful interpretive study of revelation. Translations used are those of the author and textual criticism and word studies are included where appropriate. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. This monumental commentary on the book of revelation, originally published in 1999, has been highly acclaimed by scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth.
May 30, 2017 beale, the book of revelation, 625627. Thus we could say that the first angel of revelation 14 was given the authority to see that the everlasting gospel with its specific emphasis for. An exegetical examination of chapter twenty one in revelation an exegetical paper submitted to dr. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. Dick is a nonfiction book containing the published selections of a journal kept by the science fiction writer philip k. Gnostic exegesis in revelation 12 for anyone who is familiar with the multicolored panorama of ancient gnostic doctrines from different schools and mystery cults, revelation 12 seems to stand out the most from the revelation or apocalypse of st. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Thus we could say that the first angel of revelation 14 was given the authority to see that the everlasting gospel with its specific emphasis for earths last hour was implemented. We can know the book of revelation speaks with clarity about the end times because of two central principles drawn from revelation 1. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of revelation. An historical exegesis of the book of revelation from this point of view thus seeks to represent an interpretation of its original meaning according. The revelation of jesus christ this is evidently a title or caption of the whole book, and is designed to comprise the substance of the whole.
Beale this is likely the single most exhaustive commentary on the revelation available today, an amillennial treasure just waiting to be explored. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology of. In addition, john wrote the gospel of john after he wrote revelation. Jets 494 december 2006 76796 an exegetical basis for a preteristidealist understanding of the book of revelation john noe when attempting to arrive at a proper understanding of the bibles last. These seals would be made of wax or clay, attached in such a way as to prevent the document from. View hermeneutics and exegesis of book of revelation research papers on academia. Revelation 17 exegetical commentary wycliffe exegetical. This volume presents an exegetical analysis of the first seven chapters of the apocalypse. Beales familiarity with the original language, his grasp of the culture of the day, his command of the ot references and allusions, and his deft handling of the.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation wikibooks. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand.