A guide to the book of revelation phillupsburg, nj. The preterist approach to revelation the unfolding of. I wish he had spent more time incorporating ezekiel into his commentary. In other words, revelations symbols are transtemporal in that they are not to be tied down to any specific events, but refer to events throughout the entire church age.
Beale phd, cambridge is the author of the book of revelation in the new international greek testament commentary. The book of revelation new international greek testament commentary by g. Naturally we would like to know when they happened or when they will happen, but these questions divide the greatest specialists in biblical interpretation, so we mustnt imagine that we can resolve them. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. It features a lengthy introduction covering among other things a discussion of the. Dr greg beale revelation 3 of 3 by carey conference. His appearance is described in detail in revelation.
Beales newest commentary on the book of revelation, revelation. A shorter commentary is the best commentary on the book of revelation that i have read to date. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary paperback september 7, 20. He is the author of several books including a new testament biblical theology, the temple and the churchs mission and a commentary on the book of. 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. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best bible.
Beale shows, however, revelation is not merely a futurology but a book about how the church should live for the glory of god. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis. 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. Nancy guthrie talks with greg beale about how to teach the book of revelation.
Eugene boring brite divinity school, texas christian universitybeale has provided the academic community with an excellent contribution to the expanding. 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. It provides an indepth look at the parallels between images in the apocalypse and their old testament and jewish antecedentsg. Gresham machen chair of new testament and a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. The book of revelation the new international greek.
Beales academic interests include the new testaments use of the old testament, the book of revelation, the biblicaltheological theme of the temple as the dwelling place of god, and the topic of inerrancy, among others. Introduction to the unique strengths and usefulness of beales commentary beales commentary on revelation is a significant commentary on revelation with clear evangelical convictions. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show. Over the course of the churchs history there have been four main approaches. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome over 1,300 pages into a book more accessible for pastors, students, and christians in general. This need has now been admirably met with the appearance of the longawaited commentary by gregory k. This first beast is initially mentioned in revelation 11. As in the original commentary, beale views revelation as an integrated whole, as a conscious continuation of the old testament prophetic books, and shows. Beale is a biblical scholar, currently a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. Feb 01, 2020 beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation nagan. Beale s commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. 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.
Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Beale notest that there are four ways of interpreting revelation. Beale s painstaking anaylsis will help you better understand the obscure metaphors in revelation and the purpose of the book itself.
Unfortunately, most pastors because of the technical format and untranslated greek found it too difficult to use. Tom schreiner discuss how we should interpret the book of revelation at arizona regional chapter of the gospel coalition. In response to those who say that the book should be interpreted literally unless there is clearly symbolism, beale argues that the use of in 1. 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. This monumental 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. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome over 1,300 pages into a. A commentary on the greek text, a new testament biblical theology. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. Themelios beales commentary reflects the distillation of a lifetime of research and thinking on the book of revelation. Others were by mounce nicnt, beacon bible commentary bbc, osborne becnt, guziks notes online, matthew henry, and other free public domain resources. This shorter commentary on revelation is a welcome contribution to the ongoing study of the book of revelation. Beales approach to interpreting revelation is a nuanced idealist approach after the tradition of the commentaries by j. Beale takes an eclectic approach with an emphasis on the idealist approach. As the title of the series suggests, this book is mainly aimed at students familiar with nt greek.
There are six exegetical guidelines to interpreting the symbols of the apocalypse. Included are substantial discussions regarding the date of the apocalypse beale agrees with irenaeus supporting a late, post 70 a. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book of revelation, the new international greek.
Campbell, beale has responded to requests to make his contribution more accessible. First, all symbols in revelation will be treated as metaphors. Best revelation commentaries updated for 2020 best. My fundamental reservation about the book has to do with beales modified idealist approach. Beales monumental new international greek testament commentary. Beale this is likely the single most exhaustive commentary on the revelation available today, an amillennial treasure just waiting to be explored. 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 beale s modified idealist approach. The book of revelation, the new international greek testament.
At than 0 pages, the book was ponderous to say the least. 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. Beale s commentary on revelation in the new international greek commentary series has been highly esteemed since it was written. Jan 26, 2015 beale notest that there are four ways of interpreting revelation. 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. Abridgment of an acclaimed scholarly commentary on the greek text of revelation providing many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g. Too often revelation is viewed as a book only about the future. Beales original work is monumental and, at times, overwhelming. Beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation youtube. Preserving the essential content and argument from each chapter in revised form, beale discusses revelation verse by verse, drawing out the book s profound. Engaging important questions concerning the interpretation of revelation in scholarship today, as well interacting with the various viewpoints scholars hold on these issues, beale s work makes a major contribution in the muchdebated area of how the old testament is used in the apocalypse. A shorter commentary for many bible readers, revelation can be the most challenging book of the new testament. 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 absolute. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome over 1,300 pages into a book more accessible.
Beales book on daniel and revelation is a revision of his doctoral dissertation at the university of cambridge. Beale, 9780802871077, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Beales painstaking anaylsis will help you better understand the obscure metaphors in revelation and the purpose of the book itself.
Beale shows, however, revelation is not merely a futurology but a book about how the church should live for the glory of god throughout. Osborne, on the other hand, emphasizes futurism in his. We ought to be transformed by what we read, to become more faithful servants of christ. This work will be essential for all scholars and students of the book of revelation for years to come. Gresham machen chair of new testament and is research professor of new testament and biblical interpretation at. He is the author of several books including a new testament biblical theology, the temple and the churchs mission and a commentary on.
The book of revelation brings to us great changes in the course of the history of the world. The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament by robert h. Beales monumental new international greek testament commentary volume on revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999. Engaging important questions concerning the interpretation of revelation in scholarship today, as well interacting with the various viewpoints scholars hold on these issues, beales work makes a major contribution in the muchdebated area of how the old testament is used in the apocalypse. Beale leaves virtually no stone unturned in his careful analysis of the text of revelation, while interacting with a wide range of commentaries, monographs and articles in. This commentary series is established on the presupposition that the theological character of the new testament documents calls for exegesis that is sensitive to. Beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation nagan. The book of revelation the new international greek testament. Revelation does not give us information just to tickle our fancy. The first beast comes out of the sea and is given authority and power by the dragon. 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. The unfolding of the old testament in the new gregory k.
Beales commentary on revelation in the new international greek commentary series has been highly esteemed since it was written. 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. Beales commentary reflects the distillation of a lifetime of research and thinking on the book of revelation. Jan 02, 2015 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. Beale shows, however, revelation is nor merely a futurology but a book about how the church should live for the glory. Beale, new international greek testament commentary nigtc, eerdmans, 1999, 1,309 pp.
Related to his idealism, beale takes the book of revelation to be fundamentally symbolic. A shorter commentary, is available through the wts bookstore. 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. Sep 07, 20 beale has done an admiral job of working through revelation and makes an honest effort to explain the various positions on revelation as he works his way through the book.
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