
Revelation
A Bible Commentary for Every Day
Marcus Maxwell(Author)
BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship) (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 21. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-84101-363-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Revelation to John is the strangest book in the New Testament. Its visions of destruction and transformation stimulate the imagination even as they seem to defy explanation. Over the centuries it has provided a basis for all kinds of speculation about the future, but its real message is a timeless challenge to the church. This commentary shows the importance of reading Revelation alongside Old Testament books such as Daniel, Ezekiel and Zechariah. Like these other prophecies, Revelation shows the history of the world from the viewpoint of heaven. It promises God's intervention to bring about his rule and save his people, but it is also a call to witness in the face of a world seduced by wealth and power, and misled by false religion. While it was originally a message to the churches of John's own time, it also has a great deal to say to Christians today.
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Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84101-363-3 (9781841013633)
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The Revd Marcus Maxwell is Team Rector of the five parishes of the Heatons Team Ministry in Stockport, in the Diocese of Manchester. He is a tutor for the Southern North West Training Partnership, involved in teaching Biblical studies to ordinands and lay readers.