The book of revelation the new international commentary on. Mounce this contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounce s original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounces special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both. He shows revelation to be a picture book, not a puzzle boo. Mounce, pauline eschatology and the apocalypse, evangelical quarterly 46. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament kindle edition by mounce, robert h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The rapture, revelation, and the absence of the church category. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original ent. Therefore, that he was called john, and that this book is the work of one john, i do not deny. Robert mounce, who was for 21 years a regular columnist in eternity as well as the author of several popular articles in such publications as christianity today, here demonstrates his scholarship, lucidity, and pastoral heart in this commentary designed to meet the needs of laypersons and pastors looking for a balanced, effective, and relevant interpretation of peters. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. The grammatical and literary style of revelation is quite different from that of johns.
Mounce was born in lasalle, illinois, in december 1921 and raised in minot, north dakota. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounce s special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both. Click download or read online button to get a chronological revelation book now. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth university in spokane, washington, a noted commentary author, and has worked on a number of bible translation teams including those of the new international version, new living translation, and english standard version. Download the study guide journal pdf extensive theological. In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of. During the second world war, he served as a dive bomber pilot in the naval air corps 19431946. This critical commentary is from the evangelical slant, meticulous at every point. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. 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. This book by gregg, on the other hand, is a detailed, versebyverse commentary.
Mounces greatest strength is interacting with, unpacking, and evaluating the various theories, studies, and. Robert mounce summarizes the idealist view stating, revelation is a. The rapture, revelation, and the absence of the church. The book of revelation revised edition by robert h. Constables notes on revelation 2020 edition was the last of johns inspired writings. The bible today this new edition of the commentary retains the virtues of the first. A chronological revelation download ebook pdf, epub. Defense of the domitianic date of the book of revelation ph. Unlike most apocalypses, revelation does not pretend to be written by some famous religious.
Revelationof john, refers less to the end of the world than to a. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of revelation. It also makes the book of revelation applicable and relevant for all periods of church history. Bruce invited me to write the commentary on revelation for the new international commentary on the new testament. A chronological revelation download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The historicist school views the whole book of revelation as outlining in sym bolic form the entire course of history of the church from pentecost to the advent of christ. In this revised edition of the classic 1977 work the book of revelation nicnt, based on thenestlealand greek new testament, mounce has expands his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of working with revelation, its text, and the scholarship that surrounds it. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounce s original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. Patrick zukeran presents a summary of four of the major approaches to interpreting the book of revelation and its meaning for the end times. Embracing the book of revelation with hope and faith. The last book of the bible is generally regarded as a typical apocalypse. Revelation in chronological order download ebook pdf. Robert hayden mounce december 30, 1921 january 24, 2019 was an american new testament scholar, and president emeritus of whitworth university in spokane, washington.
The importance of understanding, interpreting, applying, and then communicating the contents of the book of. The end times march 14, 2016 806 3 when it comes to the study of the endtimes, the natural go. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. The book of revelation is normally considered as belonging to a class of literature referred to as apocalyptic. The end times march 14, 2016 806 3 when it comes to the study of the endtimes, the natural goto book in the bible is revelation. The book of revelation nicnt westminster bookstore. The book of revelation in an age of cultural conflict. Living hope for the end of days ebook download free pdf. Mounce s treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. Revelation everyday bible commentary series ebook 9780802497284 by charles c. Mounce, the book of revelation, nicnt, eerdmans, 1977.
In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of mature thought on revelation and brings his work up to date with the latest scholarship. Mounce this contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. That book allowed the proponents of each of four different views to present an overall summary of their approach to the book of revelation. Throughout history, many christians have attempted to predict the end of the world, inspired in part by the mysterious passages found in revelation, and modernday christians. David hubbard, former president of fuller theological seminary, refers to him as one of our generations most able expositors. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. Numerous religious groups use this book to make prophecies, to scare, and to manipulate the naive into compliance with their agendas. Mounce this contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounce s original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. Wright for the new dictionary of theology edited by david f. The pattern of imperceptible transition from type to antitype was already established by the olivet discourse, in which the fall of jerusalem becomes in its complete fulfillment the end of the age.
Mounce, 9780802825377, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Poythress focuses on revelations core message and ensures that its details do not cloud the big picture. Recipients of revelation revelation as literature interpretation revelation and systematic theology the interpretation of numbers and repetitions the book of revelation and the biblical canon key verse overview and structure outline purpose exposition of revelation i. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth college, spokane, washington, and a noted new testament greek scholar. Since its inception, it has inspired christians with hope and fear of the end of days or armageddon. The importance of understanding, interpreting, applying, and then communicating the contents of the book of revelation is becoming increasingly obvious. Mounces most popular book is the book of revelation. Chapter 5 introduction to revelation authorship of. Click download or read online button to get revelation in chronological order book now. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth university and is the author of a number of wellknown biblical commentaries including the volume on revelation in the nicnt.
Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. Robert hayden mounce december 30, 1921 january 24, 2019 was an american new testament scholar, and president emeritus of whitworth university in spokane, washington mounce was born in lasalle, illinois, in december 1921 and raised in minot, north dakota. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounce s original ent. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth college in spokane, washington, and a noted new testament greek scholar. The book of revelation the new international commentary. Engaging various approaches to interpretation common to. Apocalyptic literature flourished in the last two centuries b. The book of revelation is undoubtedly one of the most influential and controversial books in christendom. For each, he presents the basic approach, strengths of the approach and weaknesses of the approach. When first published, this volume on revelation by robert h. Mounce the book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament by robert h.
In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the latest scholarship. Mounce was widely praised as a standard commentary on the apocalypse. Mounce bowling green, kentucky authors preface revised edition it was thirtyfour years ago that the late professor f. The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants. This book by gregg, on the other hand, is a detailed, versebyverse commentary, with the text divided into paragraphs, and each paragraph followed by four parallel columns. Thomas is author of a harmony of the gospels, revelation 17 and revelation 822. Revelation in chronological order download ebook pdf, epub. The late robert mounce amasses a supreme effort of scholarship to bring together the diverse opinions of the most significant and divisive books in the biblical canon, the book of revelation according to john. Publishers description noted new testament scholar poythress provides an understandable and practical look into revelation in this insightful commentary. Phil sanders 4 the book of revelation the revelation of jesus christ a study of the book of revelation introduction. Mounce s greatest strength is interacting with, unpacking, and evaluating the various theories, studies, and. Thomas previously served with the lockman foundation as a member of the translation team for the. Mounce, the book of revelation, the new international commentary on. Octavo, hardcover, near fine in lightly edgeworn yellow glossy dj.
It is marked by a lavish use of symbolism, often of a bizarre kind, by a pessimism as to the outcome of mans best efforts, and by a conviction that god is in supreme control. Mar 14, 2016 the rapture, revelation, and the absence of the church category. The author of many articles and books, including a popular commentary on revelation titled what are we waiting for. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and. The book of revelation is often frightening and confusing to its readers.
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