The book of revelation the new international greek. T o understand the way john communicates as a pr ophet. Beale study archive the preterist archive of realized. In his commentary on revelation he says the two witnesses of chapter 11 represent the whole church, not two individual humans. Beale characterizes revelation as a symbolic portrayal of the conflict between good and evil, between the forces of god and of satan. Gresham machen chair of new testament and is a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary. Revelation makes significant contributions to a number of areas of new testament theology. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and. The book of revelationpart 1 our savior lutheran church. In my judgment, beale s commentary is the best technical commentary available, and should find a place on pastors as well as scholars shelves. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. Included are substantial discussions regarding the date of the apocalypse beale agrees with irenaeus supporting a late, post 70 a.
Beale discusses the focus of his lectures at the 20 scrbpc. 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. Although graduating from dts, he now holds to an amillennial position regarding biblical prophecy. 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. Beale is a biblical scholar, currently a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. Such thorough exegetical work lies at the heart of these volumes, which contain detailed versebyverse commentary preceded by general. 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. Gresham machen chair of new testament and is research professor of new testament and biblical interpretation at westminster theological seminary. He is an ordained minister in the orthodox presbyterian church.
The main way, however, to understand why there is so much symbolism in revelation is to understand that john is a prophet like jesus and the old testament pr ophets. The eschatological acrostic that some have undertaken to come up with an individual in their own specific time has been almost humorous if not sad. Understand and explain the significance of theophany in revelation. Gresham machen chair of new testament and a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. Beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation nagan. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary, w. A commentary on the greek text find, read and cite all the. Beale is right to eschew such speculations and to concentrate on the clues arising from allusions in revelation to the ot and to jewish backgrounds.
He is the author of several books including a new testament biblical theology, the temple and the churchs mission and a commentary on. They would like to be able to explore this book, but very few teachers are prepared to go on that. Introduction to the unique strengths and usefulness of beales commentary beales commentary on revelation is a significant commentary on revelation with clear evangelical convictions. Presidential address at the 56th annuual meeting of the ets on november 18, 2004 in. Beales academic interests include the new testaments use of the old testament, the book of revelation, the biblicaltheological theme of the temple. Beale, the book of revelation, 4449 interpretive approaches g. Beales monumental new international greek testament commentary volume on revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999. One of the most debated portions of the book of revelation is the identifying mark of the beast mainly the numbers 666. 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. Eden, the temple, and the churchs mission in the new creation. Others were by mounce nicnt, beacon bible commentary bbc, osborne becnt, guziks notes online, matthew henry, and other free public domain resources.
Beales original work is monumental and, at times, overwhelming. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that. Wessner chair of biblical studies and professor of new testament at wheaton college. The eschatological conception of new testament theology. Wessner chair of biblical studies and professor of new testament at wheaton college, 501 college avenue, wheaton, il 60187, delivered this presidential address at the 56th annuual meeting of the ets on november 18, 2004 in san antonio, tx. Gresham machen chair of new testament and is research professor of new testament and biblical interpretation at. Explore the riches of our extensive library, including the best audio, video and text resources from the gospel coalition and select partners. Carson says, for students and welltrained pastors, the commentary that best combines comprehensiveness with biblical fidelity, exegesis with theology, and literary sensitivity with. Abridgment of an acclaimed scholarly commentary on the greek text of revelation g. Request pdf on sep 1, 2001, russell morton and others published the book of revelation. Beale, a new testament biblical theology, grand rapids. Abridgment of an acclaimed scholarly commentary on the greek text of revelationproviding many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary beale, g. In my judgment, beales commentary is the best technical commentary available, and should find a place on pastors as well as scholars shelves.
John adapts the material from the old testament prophets visions. Beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation youtube. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. Beale characterizes revelation as a symbolic portrayal of. Beale, gregory k 1998, johns use of the old testament in. Have basic information about the historical background for the book, and competence to investigate more fully where appropriate. Buy revelation the new international greek testament commentary reprint by g. He received his thm at dallas theological seminary and his phd from cambridge. 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. A shorter commentary is the best commentary on the book of revelation that i have read to date. 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 consensus choice for the best commentary on the book of revelation seems to be beales. Providing many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 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 is professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. 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. 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. Beale demonstrates that the new testament is the inauguration of the latterday new creation and kingdom anticipated in the old testament. Poythress, the returning king serving as our textbook.
It conveys a sense of the sovereignty of god that no other new testament book approaches. Catholic commentary on sacred scripture includes bibliographical references and index. Beales book on daniel and revelation is a revision of his doctoral dissertation at the university of cambridge. Beale eden, the temple, and the churchs mission in the new creation j.
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