The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Standing beside the bed, judith murmured to herself. She tricks him into trusting her, then when he is drunk she cuts off his head. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written.
Larry is professor of biblical studies at taylor university in upland, indiana. Here is my list of the top 5 commentaries on the book of revelation. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. You have been added to our mailing list and will receive news and updates from logos bible study. An introduction to the visions of the apocalypse paul s. A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. Revelation commentary by ben witherington iii revelation nccs by gordon fee revelation interpretation by eugene boring revelation. The book answers why and how jesus will judge israel, the church, the wicked and satan. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation. 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. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The second half of the book describes how judith saved israel from holofernes and the babylonian empire. The book of judith is a deuterocanonical book, included in the septuagint and the catholic and. However, johnsons book also serves as an excellent commentary and devotional book in its own right.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. All christians from all time will reign physically on earth with jesus. Several people in the news media as well as televangelists have stated that the current conflict between israel and hezbollah is the beginning of. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side.
The scroll and the lamb read revelation 5 kjv along with a helpful commentary. Purchase a testimony of jesus christ as part of a collection of six commentaries on the book of revelation for logos bible software. Bible blender november 10, 2010 detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events, symbols, and entities witnessed by john 20200218t20. A remarkable heroine, part 2 biblical archaeology society. The book of revelation explained volume 4 other publications by the author dan iel and rev at on texts exam ned depressi on did j esu d c nd i to h ll. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation. Patmos, 1995 cited under commentaries and the jewish novel in the. 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. This groundbreaking commentary on the revelation to john the apocalypse. Revelation wiley online books wiley online library. Why did martin luther take issue with the book of revelation. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. G if ts, oce and t hepera on of t new testamen church how to study ident ifying the beasts of revelat on jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 1 sunday school quarterly jud e, t h ac t s of t po a, volume 2.
By the time judith arrives on the scene and takes action, the tension has been heightened. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Revelation 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. In the apocrypha, judith is the saint who murdered for her people. This groundbreaking commentary on the revelation to john the apocalypse reveals its farreaching influence on society and culture, and its impact on the. John 1522 about this book of the revelation of john, i leave everyone free to hold his own opinions. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3. The judgeship of jesus christ was stipulated in john 5.
The early church, however, held this book in high honor. A catholic perspective on the book of revelation br. Despite this, she is a model of jewish courage and piety. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Of course, there are other great bible commentaries on this book. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. This video is the second in a series meant to explain the deuterocanonical texts of the old testament. She offered herself to holofernes, the assyrian general sent by nebuchadnezzar to destroy the israelites. The book of revelation is the fullest statement on the lords judgeship. From a literary perspective, the book is an artistic masterpiece, constructed in two parts 1. The first extant commentary on the book of judith is by hrabanus maurus 9th century. The book of revelation shows us the antichrist, it shows us gods judgment, it shows us calamity on the earth, it shows us false prophets, mystery babylon, and streets of gold in heaven. Judith is volume 40 in the acclaimed anchor bible series of new bookbybook translations of the old and new testaments and apocrypha. He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea.
The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Perhaps the most hotly debated book of the new testament, revelation has had a farreaching influence on western theology, politics, literature, and popular. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. This sharing of a divine characteristic shows the angels importance, which in turn points to the importance of his.
Darrell johnson is one of the best preachers that i have had the pleasure of. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end. Wisely appealing to their senses of sight and smell, she mesmerizes them. Judith overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was originally compiled by priest and biblical scholar rev. Detailed outline of the book of revelation bible blender. The book of judith second or early first century b. The book of judith uncovering the deuterocanonical books. The fall of babylon the great verse 1 1 after these things i saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power, and the earth was illuminated with his glory commentary. The oldest extant text of judith is the preservation of 15. Exegetical essay on one or more passages in revelation related to empire andor ecology. The book of judiths truly remarkable heroine, judith, introduced as a. The book of revelation explained in under 5 minutes youtube. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god.
The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. It is included within the esv expository commentary set, specifically in volume 12 which covers hebrews revelation. This book is written as an aid for pastors who want to preach through the book of revelation it might make a good gift for your pastor or your church library. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Hebrew bible intertextuality in the book of revelation e. The book of judith relates the story of gods deliverance of the jewish people. Book of judith biblical studies oxford bibliographies. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which.
Numerous correspondences between the two halves of the story provide elegant. He received his doctorate in new testament from fuller theological seminary, pasadena, california. Judith is one of the books of the apocrypha, the jewish texts that were. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Best commentaries on revelation without all that blood.
This article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. The sacred writer of this book is generally believed to be the high priest eliachim, called. Epub format suitable for reading on mobile book readers such as the nook. 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. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. This angel is described as producing his own radiance, an attribute often given to god. The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. Daniel, ezekiel, isaiah the sociocultural background to the book of revelation second essay options. Judith introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Judith overview george leo haydocks catholic bible commentary. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely.
Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. The top 5 commentaries on revelation the publicans. It also introduces achior, an ammonite, who has the real insight on gods relationship with his people and what might be at stake. Throughout the book, it seems judith merely smiles and men collapse judith 10. Nebuchadnezzar for information about babylon and its king at the start of this war nebuchadnezzar orders all the city states in surrounding kingdoms to send him a levy of soldiers, but they flout his command. I would not have anyone bound to my opinion or judgment. He pastored baptist churches in portland, oregon, and sun valley, california, before moving to the midwest and teaching biblical studies at taylor university for 28 years. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation.
My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. Lord god, to whom all strength belongs, prosper what my hands are now to do for the greater glory of jerusalem. Revelation overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. More than ever, the book of revelation reveals jesus and his ultimate victory for his people. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Whatever the reasons, the rabbis did not count judith among their scriptures, and the reformation adopted that position. The book of judith tells the story of a beautiful jewish widow who saves her people by murdering the assyrian general, holofernes.
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