Beale shows, however, revelation is not merely a futurology but a book. Beale with david campbell, a shorter commentary on the book of revelation. The author is an amillennial but that shouldnt dissuade people from reading the book and interacting with the information given in the book. Testament in the book of revelation, journal of theologzcal studies, n. Carson, commentary on the new testament use of the old testament. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Beale s painstaking anaylsis will help you better understand the obscure metaphors in revelation and the purpose of the book itself. Detailed versebyverse commentary preceded by general comments on each section and subsection of the text. This monumental new study of the book of revelation will be especially. Greg beales commentary on revelation in the new international greek text commentary series was published in 1999. His work will serve primarily as a reference commentary to be consulted when the reader wants a comprehensive and fair presentation of the evidence regarding a disputed point coupled with a clear line of argumentation and the authors own conclusion. Jan 20, 2011 a chiastic outline of the book of revelation was proposed by nils wilhelm lund, in 1942. Beale phd, cambridge is the author of the book of revelation in the new international greek testament commentary. Beale is professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary.
Chiasm was used as a literary device in the ancient world, in babylonia, israel, greece, and rome. Pdf by g k beale, richard b gaffin jr, vern s poythress. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and publishers description providing many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g. Beasleymurray, the book of revelation 1974, reprint wipf and stock, 2010.
Beale suggests the label inaugurated millennialism as more accurately describing what amillennialism means. Pdf revelation exegetical paper nathaniel b parker. My fundamental reservation about the book has to do with beale s modified idealist approach. Beale, the book of revelation, for many allusions to the old testament, and merrill c. New international greek testament commentary nigtc. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary, w. This last commentary is also available in shortened form, about half the size of the original. Beale s commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation.
Several commentaries were consulted, in particular a remarkable study by g. Providing many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g. Beale 19981105 this commentary series is established on the presupposition that the. You may not be perplexed to enjoy every books collections commentary.
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. Beale s 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 god, and the topic of inerrancy, among others. Tom schreiner discuss how we should interpret the book of revelation at arizona regional chapter of the gospel coalition. 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. Eerdmans publishing company, grand rapids, michigan, 1999. The gospel in the book of revelation trinity school for ministry. Commentary on the new testament use of the old testament edited by g. This monumental study of the book of revelation will be especially helpful to scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in. 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. The book of revelation new international greek testament commentary 9780802821744 by beale, g. It has been the toprated commentary on revelation ever since. Request pdf on sep 1, 2001, russell morton and others published the book of revelation. Sep 07, 20 too often revelation is viewed as a book only about the future. Beale s monumental new international greek testament commentary volume on revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999.
Building on beale s doctoral dissertation and on extended study of the use of the ot in. Jun 02, 2012 beale s commentary on revelation provides detailed argumentation and detailed consideration of background such as a technical commentary needs. Aug 07, 20 perhaps the most scholarly yet accessible commentary written on the book of revelation. 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. Beale s newest commentary on the book of revelation, revelation. Beale s original work is monumental and, at times, overwhelming. It provides an indepth look at the parallels between images in the apocalypse and their old testament and jewish antecedentsg. Commentary on the new testament use of the old testament. Beales monumental new international greek testament commentary volume on revelation has been highly praised since its. May 12, 2020 detailed versebyverse commentary preceded by general comments on each section and subsection of the text. This volume on revelation is accessible and comprehensive.
Gresham machen chair of new testament and is research professor of new testament and biblical interpretation at westminster. Beale s writing and teaching, he recommends several resources as places to start. Download the book of revelation the new international. Beale, johns use of the old testament in revelation jsntsup 166.
Throughout the work, he shows a significant interest in biblical theology and in johns use of the old testament ot. A commentary on the greek text, in the new internati onal greek testam ent c omm entary gran d rapids. A commentary on the greek text new international greek testament commentary grand rapids, mich. Beale s commentary on revelation is a significant commentary on revelation with clear evangelical convictions. Preserving the essential content and argument from each chapter in revised form, beale discusses revelation verse by verse, drawing out the book s profound. Download the book of revelation the new international greek.
The book of revelation the new international greek testament. The book of revelation the new international greek. Dec 29, 2018 both beale and osborne did interact with thomas, and it was clear they took his views seriously even when disagreeing with him. Wessner chair of biblical studies at wheaton college graduate school, who has also written johns use of the old testament in. Others were by mounce nicnt, beacon bible commentary bbc, osborne becnt, guziks notes online, matthew henry, and other free public domain resources. Beale shows, however, revelation is nor merely a futurology but a. The text on which these commentaries are based is the ubs greek new testament, edited by kurt aland et al. In the 1970s and 1980s, the book of revelation was accented by elisabeth schussler fiorenza, kenneth a. Trove is a collaboration between the national library of australia and hundreds of partner organisations around australia. 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 shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and. The problem with it was its length 1,300 pages and technical depth. While engaging the major questions of text and interpretation at a scholarly level, the authors keep in mind the needs of the beginning student of greek as well as the pastor or layperson who may have studied the language at some time but.
Thomas, revelation 17 wycliffe exegetical commentary. Smith, revelation, in the wycliffe bible commentary, pp. A shorter commentary, is available through the wts bookstore. Regarding the theology of revelation, beale is amillennial. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of revelation. 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. In his commentary on revelation he says the two witnesses of chapter 11 represent the whole church, not two individual humans. 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. Publishers description providing many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g. Beale serves at westminster theological seminary as professor of new testament and biblical theology. Beale published his monumental commentary on revelation in the new international greek testament commentary series, which is a very technical commentary series focusing on the greek text. Beales monumental new international greek testament commentary.
A shorter commentary is the best commentary on the book of revelation that i have read to date. 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 readers. Included are substantial discussions regarding the date of the apocalypse beale agrees with irenaeus supporting a late, post 70 a. He describes his position as an eclectic redemptivehistorical idealist view and a redemptive. Beales monumental new international greek testament commentary volume on revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999. So, afer fourteen years i have decided to respond to these requests. Knowledge and function of the greek language is a prerequisite to get the best out of the book. Too often revelation is viewed as a book only about the future. The one thousand year reign of christ with the saints revelation 20.
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