It undertakes a massive examination of the allusions to daniel and use of danielic structures and themes in qumran, 1 enoch. Beale describes the themes of the old in the new and the already and not yet as they relate to his new project a new testament biblical theology baker academic, 2011. Clarus 2009 the convergence of doctrine and delight. A special thanks to john hendryx from monergism for pointing us to the complete sermon series. Unfortunately, most pastors because of the technical format and untranslated greek found it too difficult to use. The introduction surveys and evaluates recent studies, which have been divided over the issue of whether or not john uses the old testament with sensitivity to its original literary context beale, fekkes and bauckham argue in the affirmative, while ruiz and. 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. Beales book on daniel and revelation is a revision of his doctoral dissertation at the university of cambridge. Poythress published in the westminster theological journal 621 2000 14346. 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. 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. Smith, revelation, in the wycliffe bible commentary, pp. Wessner chair of biblical studies and professor of new testament at wheaton college.
Beale, the book of revelation, for many allusions to the old testament, and merrill c. 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. On revelation, he would recommend his commentary book of revelation new international greek text commentary or the newlyreleased revelation. Beale describes the themes of the old in the new and the already and not yet as they relate to his new project a new testament biblical. Yet the new testament is meaningless and unintelligible apart from the old testament. Beales original work is monumental and, at times, overwhelming. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of revelation. The book of revelation the new international greek. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis.
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. 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 it began with the book of matthew. This commentary series is established on the presupposition that the theological character of the new testament documents calls for exegesis that is sensitive to. Gresham machen chair of new testament and a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. My fundamental reservation about the book has to do with beales modified idealist approach. Also beales commentary on the book of revelation is the best in. A shorter commentary, is available through the wts bookstore. A shorter commentary is the best commentary on the book of revelation that i have read to date.
John recorded the initial vision of glorified jesus christ in which he was commissioned to write the entire book of revelation. Campbell, beale has responded to requests to make his contribution more accessible. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. At than 0 pages, the book was ponderous to say the least. Beale on the importance of scripture memorization and. This is a necessity to understanding and interpreting revelation correctly. 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.
The use of the old testament in revelation and its bearing on christology and on the authority of revelation as scripture by. Beale phd, university of cambridge is visiting professor of new testament at westminster theological seminary in philadelphia. Book 20 of in the new international greek testament commentary series. Johns use of the old testament in revelation the library. Others were by mounce nicnt, beacon bible commentary bbc, osborne becnt, guziks notes online, matthew henry, and other free public domain resources. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. He is the author or editor of several books, including the right doctrine from the wrong texts. Chapters two and three contain the things which are. This new website is a treasure trove of articles and other material from a wide variety of authors, all of whom are committed to the amillennial perspective. Tom schreiner discuss how we should interpret the book of revelation at arizona regional chapter of the gospel coalition. Beale has contributed the chapter on revelation to the book commentary on the new testament use of the old testament and in this commentary on revelation, he provides many references and connections between revelation and the old testament. Beale on the importance of scripture memorization and prayer from nathan w.
A shorter commentary for many bible readers, revelation can be the most challenging book of the new testament. Beales commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. 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 god, and the topic of inerrancy, among others. 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 monumental new international greek testament commentary volume on revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999. However, that was just a brief overview, and several people said to me that they had never really studied other views. Beale discusses the focus of his lectures at the 20 scrbpc. Beale on the book of revelation, and its much more than that. Beale, carl trueman, and ryan kelly april 30, 2011 clarus 2011. Too often revelation is viewed as a book only about the future.
Beale is professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. Beales commentary on revelation in the new international greek commentary series has been highly esteemed since it was written. In his commentary on revelation he says the two witnesses of chapter 11 represent the whole church, not two individual humans. 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 from the new international greek new testament series. Gresham machen chair of new testament and is research professor of new testament and biblical interpretation at westminster theological seminary. On the biblicaltheological use of the temple, consider eden, the temple, and the churchs mission in the new creation, or his book. Beales academic interests include the new testaments use of the old testament, the book of revelation, the biblicaltheological theme of temple as the dwelling. Beale goes to great lengths to give you the major interpretations of the most important aspects of. Carson phd, university of cambridge is research professor of new. Beale shows, however, revelation is not merely a futurology but a book about how the church should live for the glory of god. Clarus 2008 galatians and the problem of self justification. Why is the new heaven and the new earth equated with the temple part 1. Ligonier resources in this excerpt from our 2014 fall conference, g. Not only does the reader face the regular historical and cultural challenges met with any book of the bible, revelation is also written in the apocalyptic genre, which is not very familiar to most modern readers.
Now we have acquired the rest of the sermons and posted them for your listening pleasure. The use of the old testament in revelation and its bearing on christology and on the authority of revelation as scripture. Beale takes a considerable amount of time to interpret elements that set up some major steps in revelation, such as the temple, mankind as image bearers of god, and the mantle of adam as figured by noah, abraham and the patriarchs. Abridgment of an acclaimed scholarly commentary on the greek text of revelation providing many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g. We had posted a series of sermons by greg beale on the book of revelation, but the list was incomplete. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome over 1,300 pages into a book more accessible. Beales newest commentary on the book of revelation, revelation. It is listed as one of the top commentaries on revelation by scot mcknight and, although as mcknight notes slightly dated 1999, it is extremely thorough. Introduction to the unique strengths and usefulness of beales commentary beales commentary on revelation is a significant commentary on revelation with clear evangelical convictions. Such thorough exegetical work lies at the heart of these volumes, which contain detailed versebyverse commentary preceded by. Why is the new heaven and the new earth equated with the temple part 2 by. 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.
A guide for understanding by vern sheridan poythress prepared for use with the course nt 311, general epistles and revelation, at westminster theological seminary, philadelphia. The amillennial alternative christian focus was released in 20 and is devoted to expounding this particular understanding of scripture. Gresham machen chair of new testament and a professor of new testament and biblical. Eden, the temple, and the churchs mission in the new creation. This book explores the variety of ways john contextually uses the old testament in the apocalypse. Why is the new heaven and the new earth equated with the temple. Beale notest that there are four ways of interpreting revelation.
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