Understanding the book of revelation is a timely book as we approach the twentyfirst century. Special attention is given to the role the book has played in art, literature and music, both within the churches and without. A remarkable heroine, part 2 biblical archaeology society. Perhaps the most hotly debated book of the new testament, revelation has had a farreaching influence on western theology, politics, literature, and popular imagination. Book of revelation mp3 audio commentary the mark of the. Commentary on the book of revelation or, a disclosure from jesus christ about what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart chapters 119 only in progress question. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 8 by the physical attributes of.
In the apocrypha, judith is the saint who murdered for her people. It is the authors conviction that an understanding of related passages elsewhere in the bible is the most important key to unlocking the bewildering variety of interpretations which often accompany the study of the last book of the bible. With one voice they call judith the glory of jerusalem, the great pride of. Whatever the reasons, the rabbis did not count judith among their scriptures, and the reformation adopted that position. This groundbreaking commentary on the revelation to john the apocalypse reveals its farreaching influence on society and culture, and its impact on the. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5.
The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. The famous 40voice motet spem in alium by english composer thomas. 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. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality. The book of revelation audio includes study across scripture related to the book of revelation, the second coming and end times bible prophecy. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. The book of judith has aroused a great deal of scholarly interest in the last few decades. However, i will not be giving a commentary on the entire book. This groundbreaking commentary on the revelation to john the apocalypse reveals its farreaching influence on society and culture, and its impact on the church through the ages. Have you ever wanted clear insight in understanding the book of revelation. Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. Explore the truth with me as we read the book of jude and revelation. The first extant commentary on the book of judith is by hrabanus maurus 9th. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation.
This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Audio verse by verse classroom study of the book of revelation with class camaraderie and great artwork. He swore by his throne and kingdom to take revenge on all the territories of cilicia, damascus and syria, of the moabites and of the ammonites, of judaea and egypt as far as the limits of the two seas, and to ravage them with the sword in the seventeenth year, he gave battle with his whole army to king arphaxad and in this battle. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Librivox recording of the book of revelation, king james version. The book of judith relates the story of gods deliverance of the jewish people. 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. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The book of revelation audio book one of the most extensive and indepth commentaries ever written by cecil j.
The angel of the covenant presents a little open book, which is followed with seven thunders. The book of daniel from the holy bible new international version niv book 27 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,900,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. The book of revelation audio book preaching beyond words. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Blackwell bible commentaries 9780631232155 by judith l. The seals 1 and i saw when the lamb opened one of the seals, and i heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come and see. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The book relates that nebuchadrezzar, king of assyria, sent his general. This volume, the first full length commentary on judith to appear in over 25 years, includes a new translation and a detailed versebyverse commentary, which touches upon philological, literary, and historical questions. This new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle e book or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable commentary, more than conquerors. Shows the books impact on the christian church through the ages.
See this prophetic puzzle of the last days come together with sound, solid, scriptural. The early church, however, held this book in high honor. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. His voice is described like the rumbling of gods glory ezek 43. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. James 1 peter 2 peter 1 john 2 john 3 john jude revelation. Judith is volume 40 in the acclaimed anchor bible series of new book by book translations of the old and new testaments and apocrypha. A commentary on the book of revelation southside christian. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways.
Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. The oldest extant text of judith is the preservation of 15. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. The final book of the holy scriptures describes a dramatic, often terrifying vision by john, who may or may not have been the same john who was an apostle to jesus christ. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. By enjoying the story and the lords victory over the great nations through judith, we can appreciate the paradoxical way god chooses to.
Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the gospels. A commentary of the book of revelation bible truth. The book of judith is a deuterocanonical book, included in the septuagint and the catholic and eastern orthodox christian old testament of the bible, but excluded from the hebrew canon and assigned by protestants to the apocrypha. The book of judiths truly remarkable heroine, judith, introduced as a. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
That the god of our lord jesus christ, the father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. Another is how judith used the episode of simeon and levi in genesis 34 the violation of dinah and the subsequent killing of the shechemites as part of her prayer in 9. Perhaps the most hotly debated book of the new testament, revelation has had a farreaching influence on western theology, politics, literature, and popular. Judith is a book of the bible that is meant to be enjoyed. The book of jude and the book of revelation audio bible kjv with added background music. Faithful audio commentary on the book of revelation, the. The commentary is linked to a free course providing an additional 70 hours of audio instruction. Judith chapter 1 kjv king james version this is a comment on what your wife saw concerning jude 1 the bible was completed at the close of the book of revelation this means that god is not giving any new messages to us that is if we do not believe what is written in the bible god s last will and testiment to us before his return there is no need for him to reveal anything new but satan can. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Kovacs and rowland consider its meaning and impact from the english civil war to the time of george frederick handel.
Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. This threevolume series provides one of the most clearly decisive teachings on each chapter of this book of the bible. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Judith saw them as models to be emulated for what she was about to do.
Explores the farreaching influence of the apocalypse on society and culture. This is a rich and multifaceted commentary on revelation that includes highlights from the whole range of the history of interpretation and reception of the work. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Many christians find that the book of revelation is the most difficult book in the new. The book of judith is a deuterocanonical book, included in the septuagint and the catholic and. Book of judith, apocryphal work excluded from the hebrew and protestant biblical canons. She offered herself to holofernes, the assyrian general sent by nebuchadnezzar to destroy the israelites. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. This scholastic work is a comprehensive, visual, pagebypage commentary on the book of revelation, illustrated with fullcolor graphics and rich bible charts, generating a successful, productive, and fruitful comprehension of the most complex book of scripture. It should be required reading in any course on revelation. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the new testament, the book of revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of faith. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Applying the best available sources of commentary from a variety of scholars, donald and jay parry show that the book of revelation is meant for us to understand and that it is possible to understand it.
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