As in the original commentary, beale views revelation as an integrated whole, as a conscious continuation of the old testament prophetic books, and shows. Beales newest commentary on the book of revelation, revelation. Beales original work is monumental and, at times, overwhelming. Beales monumental new international greek testament commentary. Where there is lack of clarity about whether something is symbolic, the scales of judgment should be tilted in the direction of a nonliteral analysis.
By the end of beale s book it is quite gratifying to find that 90% of the book of revelation is indeed understandable in a very meaningful way. Yet the new testament is meaningless and unintelligible apart from the old testament. Beales book on daniel and revelation is a revision of his doctoral dissertation at the university of cambridge. Included are substantial discussions regarding the date of the apocalypse beale agrees with irenaeus supporting a late, post 70 a. The book of revelation the new international greek. Dr greg beale revelation 3 of 3 by carey conference. Symbolic language, however, is one of the chief characteristics of apocalyptic literature, of which. 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 text itself all make this commentary an. Revelation the new international greek testament commentary. Not only does the reader face the regular historical and cultural challenges met with any book of the bible, revelation is also written in the apocalyptic genre, which is not very familiar to most modern readers. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. Through careful historical and exegetical study fully conversant with the host of interpretive approaches to revelation, g. 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. To download mp3, rightclick and save to your hard drive.
Beale has contributed the chapter on revelation to the book commentary on the new testament use of the old testament and in this commentary on revelation, he provides many references and connections between revelation and the old testament. Beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation youtube. This work will be essential for all scholars and students of the book of revelation for years to come. It undertakes a massive examination of the allusions to daniel and use of danielic structures and themes in qumran, 1 enoch. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show. The perennial revelation of jesus christ ellul, jacques, apocalypse. Johnson 363 pages and the message of revelation, by michael wilcock. We ought to be transformed by what we read, to become more faithful servants of christ. 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. Providing many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g k beales monumental new international greek testament commentary volume.
We work our way through key statements from beales revelation. Be the first to ask a question about the book of revelation. Beale this is likely the single most exhaustive commentary on the revelation available today, an amillennial treasure just waiting to be explored. A shorter commentary, is available through the wts bookstore. The most valuable insights of the book are provided by the many linkages the author makes between revelation passages and numerous old testament prophecies and symbols. Such thorough exegetical work lies at the heart of these volumes, which contain detailed versebyverse commentary preceded by general. Beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation nagan. 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. Beale discusses the focus of his lectures at the 20 scrbpc. 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. Beales monumental new international greek testament commentary volume on the book of revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of revelation.
My fundamental reservation about the book has to do with beales modified idealist approach. Beale shows, however, revelation is not merely a futurology but a book about how the church should live for the glory of god throughout. Revelation does not give us information just to tickle our fancy. 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. Nt 666 the book of revelation asbury theological seminary. Beale shows, however, revelation is not merely a futurology but a book about how the church should live for the glory of. Gods triumphant grace in the lives of augustine, luther, and calvin by john piper time for truth. He is the author of several books including a new testament biblical theology, the temple and the churchs mission and a commentary on. This is a necessity to understanding and interpreting revelation correctly. 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. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome over 1,300 pages into a book more. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Beales monumental new international greek testament commentary volume on revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999.
Abridgment of an acclaimed scholarly commentary on the greek text of revelation g. 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 s original work is monumental and, at times, overwhelming. This commentary series is established on the presupposition that the theological character of the new testament documents calls for exegesis that is sensitive to. Of course, some parts are not symbolic, but the essence of the book is figurative. The book of revelation guthrie, donald, the relevance of johns apocalypse ladd, g. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis. At than 0 pages, the book was ponderous to say the least. Tom schreiner discuss how we should interpret the book of revelation at arizona regional chapter of the gospel coalition. Eugene boring brite divinity school, texas christian universitybeale has provided the academic community with an excellent contribution to the expanding library of reference works for interpreting the apocalypse.
Living free in a world of lies, hype, and spin by os guinness reformed confessions harmonized edited by joel r. Bauckham, god in the book of revelation, proceedings of the irish biblical association 18 1995 4053. Such thorough exegetical work lies at the heart of these volumes, which contain detailed versebyverse commentary preceded by. By the end of beales book it is quite gratifying to find that 90% of the book of revelation is indeed understandable in a very meaningful way. Christ made these things known to his servant john by sending his angel to him, 2 and john has told all that he has seen. Further support for daniel as a main source may be seen in the work of austin farrer the revelation of st. In this episode of help me teach the bible, i talk with greg beale, professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary, about the book of revelationthe book of the bible surveys say people most want to be taught to them and teachers least want to teach. Beale shows that the difficult images in revelation are best. A shorter commentary is the best commentary on the book of revelation that i have read to date.
Understanding the book of revelation mounce, robert h. One popular approach to the apocalypse is to try to. This superb commentary on the apocalypse will help modern readers better understand both the meaning of the many obscure metaphors of revelation and the purpose of the book itself. The book of revelation is not apocalyptic literature. Abridgment of an acclaimed scholarly commentary on the greek text of revelation providing many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g. 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. A shorter commentary for many bible readers, revelation can be the most challenging book of the new testament. Others were by mounce nicnt, beacon bible commentary bbc, osborne becnt, guziks notes online, matthew henry, and other free public domain resources. In spite of a few lapses like this, the book is an excellent one. 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. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome over 1,300 pages into a book more accessible. The book of revelation the new international greek testament. How does god communicate to his people in this book. Beale, the use of daniel in jewish apocalyptic literature and in the book of revelation university press of america, 1984. The book of revelation is a good place to see the radical way in which god gets our attention about these matters. 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.
Beale goes to great lengths to give you the major interpretations of the most important aspects of. Mounce nicnt, who is historical premill, has much in common with beale, except he holds to an earthly millennium. Book 20 of in the new international greek testament commentary series. Buy revelation the new international greek testament commentary reprint by g.
Beasleymurray, the contribution of the book of revelation to the christian belief in immortality, scottish journal of theology 27 1974. Though i disagree with beales general interpretation, theres no denying that this is a great. Too often revelation is viewed as a book only about the future. Gresham machen chair of new testament and a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. 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. This is his report concerning the message from god and the truth revealed by jesus christ.
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