Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The vision of god on his throne and of the worship he receives helps us to see beyond our earthly circumstances to the lord of earth and heaven and reminds us that only god is ultimately worthy of our devotion and. Beale discusses the focus of his lectures at the 20 scrbpc. So, what we get is basically a good sermon, were going to win. 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. Others were by mounce nicnt, beacon bible commentary bbc, osborne becnt, guziks notes online, matthew henry, and other free public domain resources. He is the author or editor of several books, including the right doctrine from the wrong texts. These questions are all getting at a fundamental principle of bible study. Catholic commentary on sacred scripture includes bibliographical references and index. Gresham machen chair of new testament and a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. Beales revelation commentary in the new international greek testament commentary series is excellent.
Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. You have been added to our mailing list and will receive. He is an ordained minister in the orthodox presbyterian church. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. Moo, and leon morris present the early christian testimony and the contem porary discu ssion con cern ing th e au thors hip of revela ti on an intr oducti on to t he new testamentgrand rapids. Although graduating from dts, he now holds to an amillennial position regarding biblical prophecy. Wessner chair of biblical studies and professor of new testament at wheaton college, 501 college avenue, wheaton, il 60187, delivered this presidential. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome over 1,300 pages into a book more accessible and pertinent to preachers, students, and general. This new study of the book of revelation will be especially helpful to scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the apocalypse for the benefit of the church. He received his thm at dallas theological seminary and his phd from cambridge. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of revelation. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. Gresham machen chair of new testament and is research professor of new testament and biblical interpretation at westminster theological seminary.
Beale takes a considerable amount of time to interpret elements that set up some major steps in revelation, such as the temple, mankind as image bearers of god, and the mantle of adam as figured by noah, abraham and the patriarchs. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. Beale, gregory k 1998, johns use of the old testament in. This monumental study of the book of revelation will be especially helpful to scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in.
Beale shows, however, revelation is not merely a futurology but a book about how the church should live for the glory of god. At than 0 pages, the book was ponderous to say the least. Beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation youtube. Gresham machen chair of new testament and professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. Abridgment of an acclaimed scholarly commentary on the greek text of revelation providing many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g. Campbell xi abbreviations xii introduction 1 commentary on the text 1. Journal for the study of the new testament supplement series, 166.
The book of revelationpart 1 our savior lutheran church. Smith, revelation, in the wycliffe bible commentary, pp. Remember, the study of revelation will take up only one half of. Too often revelation is viewed as a book only about the future. If you prefer to use a different version, you will. Beale is a biblical scholar, currently a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. He is the author of several books including a new testament biblical theology, the temple and the churchs mission and a commentary on. Beale goes to great lengths to give you the major interpretations of the most important aspects of revelation. Beale, eden, the temple, and the churchs mission in the new creation pdf 2007. Beale demonstrates that the new testament is the inauguration of the latterday new creation and kingdom anticipated in the old testament. The seven churches of revelation chapter two and chapter three foreword to the seven churches the message to the seven churches in asia were sent to these historical churches literally, but they all also received copies of the book of the revelation written by john the apostle under the inspiration of god. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis.
Carson phd, university of cambridge is research professor of new testament at trinity. Beale on the book of revelation, and its much more than that. Beales monumental new international greek testament commentary volume on revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999. Dts, he now holds to an amillennial position regarding biblical prophecy. On revelation, he would recommend his commentary book of revelation new. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome over 1,300 pages into a book more accessible and pertinent to preachers, students, and general christian.
Scripture quotations are from esv bible the holy bible, english standard. It is difficult to study revelation with teens if they have several bible translations. Beale is professor of new testament and biblical theology at. It is listed as one of the top commentaries on revelation by scot mcknight and, although as mcknight notes slightly dated 1999, it is extremely thorough. Beales original work is monumental and, at times, overwhelming. Beale, the book of revelation, for many allusions to the old testament, and merrill c. Beales book on daniel and revelation is a revision of his doctoral dissertation at the university of cambridge. Biblical inspiration revisited, tyndale bulletin 43. It undertakes a massive examination of the allusions to daniel and use of danielic structures and themes in qumran, 1 enoch, 4 ezra 11, 2 baruch 3642, and revelation. Beale it is a sad fact that many followers of jesus have little understanding of the old testament and its theology, and treat the bible as if it began with the book of matthew.
Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. Beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation nagan. Revelation makes significant contributions to a number of areas of new testament theology. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It conveys a sense of the sovereignty of god that no other new testament book approaches. New international greek testament commentary nigtc. This manual contains handouts with bible passages in the new king james version. Beale characterizes revelation as a symbolic portrayal. This monumental study of the book of revelation will be especially helpful to scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the apocalypse for the benefit of the church. Greg earned his ba and ma at southern methodist university, his thm at dallas theological seminary, and phd from cambridge university. Wessner chair of biblical studies at wheaton college graduate school, who has also written johns use of the old testament in. Yet the new testament is meaningless and unintelligible apart from the old testament. In so doing, i will try to summarize my 450page book, the temple and the churchs mission leicesterdowners grove.
Beale, can the bible be completely inspired by god and yet still contain errors. The eschatological conception of new testament theology. Beale phd, university of cambridge is visiting professor of new testament at westminster theological seminary in philadelphia. Journal for the study of the new testament supplement series 166. My fundamental reservation about the book has to do with beales modified idealist approach. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Included are substantial discussions regarding the date of the apocalypse beale agrees with irenaeus supporting a late, post 70 a. Beale with david campbell, a shorter commentary on the book of revelation. A shorter commentary is the best commentary on the book of revelation that i have read to date. Why is the new heavens and earth equated with the temple. Beale this monumental study of the book of revelation will be especially helpful to scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the apocalypse for the benefit of the church.
A response to some recent evangelical proposals, westminster theological journal 73. Volumes in the nigtc series are among the most highlypraised commentaries in relation to multiple new testament books, including peter h. This commentary series is established on the presupposition that the theological character of the new testament documents calls for exegesis that is sensitive to theological themes as well as to the details of the historical, linguistic, and textual context. Beale is professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary in philadelphia. A gospelcentered, scripture saturated, church planting, expositional preaching church. The book of revelation a commentary on the greek text. Study guide to the book of revelation framepoythress.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading revelation. Sign up with your email address to receive logos bible study news and updates. Such thorough exegetical work lies at the heart of these volumes, which contain detailed versebyverse commentary preceded by general. Beales academic interests include the new testaments use of the old testament, the book of revelation, the biblicaltheological theme of temple as the dwelling place of. Eschatology and the book of revelation video series 2014. Beale s monumental new international greek testament commentary volume on revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999. Beale shows, however, revelation is not merely a futurology but a book about how the church should live for the glory of god throughout the ages including our own. Esteemed as one of the greatest commentaries on johns apocalypse of our time, the new international greek testament commentary on the book of revelation reflects a lifetime of critical thinking and research on the book of revelation. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that. Beale study archive the preterist archive of realized. Commentary on the new testament use of the old testament. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god.
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