If one assumes that the book is about the future return of jesus, then the imagery in the book takes on a prophetic value. Blackwell bible commentaries 9780631232155 by judith l. Judith is one of the books of the apocrypha, the jewish texts that were. There are various interpretations of revelation, and this is reflected in the. 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.
Beale the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 1999. Pdf the shaping of a text with a specific kind of plot is suggestive of the fundamental values that the author desires to either promote or discourage. 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. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. Kovacs, judith l rowland, christopher, revelation through the centuries bbc, 2004. The book of judith is a deuterocanonical book, included in the septuagint and the catholic and. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. 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. Shows the book s impact on the christian church through the ages. This is a very readable commentary presented in everyday language by a fine biblical scholar. Judith kovacs is assistant professor of religious studies at the university of virginia.
Special attention is given to the role the book has played in art, literature and music, both within the churches and without. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. This commentary is based upon my personal notes, reflections and study of the book of revelation. An index page with links to commentaries on the individual chapters of the book of revelation. Perhaps the most hotly debated book of the new testament, revelation has had a farreaching influence on western theology, politics, literature, and popular imagination. Judith is volume 40 in the acclaimed anchor bible series of new book by book translations of the old and new testaments and apocrypha. At the end of the book, judith returned to her life in bethulia, and yet it is hard to imagine that life was just the same. The scroll and the lamb read revelation 5 kjv along with a helpful commentary.
Revelation wiley online books wiley online library. 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. Wisely appealing to their senses of sight and smell, she mesmerizes them. In the apocrypha, judith is the saint who murdered for her people. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. Without sacrificing scholarly perspective or academic rigor, it is written to be accessible for a wide audience including pastors, scholars, teachers, seminarians, and interested lay people. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Sign up with your email address to receive logos bible study news and updates.
This groundbreaking commentary on the revelation to john the apocalypse reveals its farreaching influence on society. Visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of revelation. Throughout her story are echoes of sarah, moses as an intermediary, and the. Love laymans bible commentary on john, jude revelation scm press, page64. Book of judith biblical studies oxford bibliographies. Strange work a verse by verse commentary on the bible book of revelation. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. Franciscan father stephen doyle provides a catholic commentary on the book of revelation and explains that. Purchase a testimony of jesus christ as part of a collection of six commentaries on the book of revelation for logos bible software. The first extant commentary on the book of judith is by hrabanus maurus 9th century. Doughty southside christian church august 2015 introduction. Christopher rowland is dean irelands professor of exegesis of holy scripture at the university of oxford and a fellow of queens college, oxford. Book of judith, apocryphal work excluded from the hebrew and protestant.
Aug, 2012 a good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. Bible commentary on the book of revelation by brian pepper. Revelation is the last document book of the new testament, and therefore of the bible as a whole. Judith is volume 40 in the acclaimed anchor bible series of new bookbybook translations of the old and new testaments and apocrypha. Presuppositions are a major factor for selecting a commentary on revelation. Considered apocrypha literature by protestants, the book of judith is regarded as canon by roman catholics and as noncanonical by jews. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Judith overview george leo haydocks catholic bible commentary. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. 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. He describes himself as their brother in the family of god. This article on revelation 4 and 5 is an excerpt from the book unveiling daniel and revelation by roy allan anderson. This monumental commentary on the book of revelation, originally published in 1999, has been highly acclaimed by scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the. 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.
This groundbreaking commentary on the revelation to john the apocalypse reveals its farreaching influence on society and culture, and its impact on the. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. Throughout the book, it seems judith merely smiles and men collapse judith 10. 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. The revelation commentary consists of the text of revelation divided into short passages, with each passage being accompanied by historical andor interpretive notes. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. It should be required reading in any course on revelation. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. For example, an anonymous scottish commentary of 1871 prefaces revelation 4 with the little apocalypse of mark, places malachi 4. It tells of a jewish widow, judith, who uses her beauty and charm to destroy an assyrian general and save israel from oppression. His previous publications include the open heaven 1982. Commentaries for the book of revelation the title 1. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in johns book. The christian bible is divided into two major sections.
By enjoying the story and the lords victory over the great nations through judith, we can appreciate the paradoxical way god chooses to. 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. This groundbreaking commentary on the revelation to john the apocalypse. 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. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. The book of revelation the apocalypse is the only canonical. Arphaxad was then reigning over the medes in ecbatana. Throughout her story are echoes of sarah, moses as an intermediary, and the many judges that god raised up to save his people.
Thenceforth her presence in medieval european literature is robust. Epub format suitable for reading on mobile book readers such as the nook. The book of judith relates the story of gods deliverance of the jewish people. She enters the book bearing her name when the assyrians have cut off the water supply of bethulia, the town at the entrance of the narrow corridor leading to jerusalem judith 7. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Jan 01, 2004 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. Kovacs and rowland consider its meaning and impact from the english civil war to the time of george frederick handel. 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 their apocrypha. Revelation 6 bible commentary on the book of revelation. The author and date of revelation the book s author was obviously john revelation 1.
Preterist view the book of revelation relates only to the events of the day in which it was written. 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. The praising of god by the four living creatures and the elders in verses611lift our hopes for the time when the qualities of all mankind shall be equal to the strength of the lion, the power and service of the ox, the intelligence of a prayer of. Barrick, the testimony of jesus in the book of revelation 10. The oldest extant text of judith is the preservation of 15. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelation. She offered herself to holofernes, the assyrian general sent by nebuchadnezzar to destroy the israelites. Patmos, 1995 cited under commentaries and the jewish. Revelation 4 commentary norris commentary on the book. It is intended to help you better understand some of. Franciscan father stephen doyle provides a catholic commentary on the book of. Explores the farreaching influence of the apocalypse on society and culture.
The book of judithconsidered canonical by roman catholics, apocrypha literature by protestants, and noncanon by jewstells the story of the ignominious defeat of the assyrians, an army bent on world domination, by the hand of a hebrew woman judith. You can find the best commentary on revelation for. She is the author of a forthcoming book on the church fathers interpretation of 1 corinthians. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side.
A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Whatever the reasons, the rabbis did not count judith among their scriptures, and the reformation adopted that position. George eldon ladd a commentary on the revelation of john 1972. Patmos, 1995 cited under commentaries and the jewish novel in the. The book written within and without, and sealed with seven seals, revelation 5.
Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The siege, which has lasted 34 days, has made the people fractious, thirsty, and bitter judith 7. A commentary on the book of revelation pastor galen l. The crowned conqueror on the white horse armed with a bow, revelation 6. Literal commentary and study guide on the book of revelation. A remarkable heroine, part 2 biblical archaeology society. The early church, however, held this book in high honor. The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1.
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. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. A good commentary will help unpack these metaphors, a bad one will twist the metaphor around and make it something unintended by the author. 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. This was accomplished by the hand of a femalea constant motif cf. Shows the books impact on the christian church through the ages. It is only when we start to overallegorize it or to force its interpretation according to our preconceived ideas or doctrines about the end.