Beale phd, university of cambridge is visiting professor of new testament at westminster theological seminary in philadelphia. Yet the new testament is meaningless and unintelligible apart from the old testament. 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. Nov 01, 2007 commentary on the new testament use of the old testament ebook written by g. English translations of biblical references are from the nasb. Beale s original work is monumental and, at times, overwhelming. Beale 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. At than 0 pages, the book was ponderous to say the least. The book of revelation the new international greek. Abridgment of an acclaimed scholarly commentary on the greek text of revelationproviding many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g. Others were by mounce nicnt, beacon bible commentary bbc, osborne becnt, guziks notes online, matthew henry, and other free public domain resources. Beales original work is monumental and, at times, overwhelming. 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. Introduction to the unique strengths and usefulness of beales commentary beales commentary on revelation is a significant commentary on revelation with clear evangelical convictions. Commentary on the new testament use of the old testament by g. My fundamental reservation about the book has to do with beale s modified idealist approach.
Jun 20, 2009 preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Eschatology and the book of revelation video series 2014. The book of revelation a commentary on the greek text. The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary, w. At the same time beale would also include those who are converted from the nations at the very end of the age along with the redeemed throughout the church age p. Beale, the use of daniel in jewish apocalyptic literature and in the revelation of st. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and. Such thorough exegetical work lies at the heart of these volumes, which contain detailed versebyverse commentary preceded by general. If you are interested in more versebyverse analysis, see the. Volumes in the nigtc series are among the most highlypraised commentaries in relation to multiple new testament books, including peter h. Beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation youtube. Beale, prophecy, revelation, tom schreiner previous article postmillennialism drops out of the eschatological race next article quick stats for another year. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely.
Commentary on the new testament use of the old testament. Beale is professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. The book of revelationpart 1 our savior lutheran church. Feb 01, 2020 beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation nagan. Gresham machen chair of new testament and a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. The eschatological conception of new testament theology. Beales monumental new international greek testament commentary volume on revelation has been highly praised since its publication in 1999.
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 readers. Eerdmans publishing company, grand rapids, michigan, 1999. 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 apocalypse for the benefit of the church. Carson phd, university of cambridge is research professor of new testament at. A shorter commentary is the best commentary on the book of revelation that i have read to date. The book of revelation the new international greek testament. The full text of this article hosted at is unavailable due to technical difficulties. Naturally we would like to know when they happened or when they will happen, but these questions divide the greatest specialists in biblical interpretation, so we mustnt imagine that we. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Journal for the study of the new testament supplement series, 166. Pdf the book of revelation the new international greek.
Thomas, revelation 17 wycliffe exegetical commentary. Beale s revelation commentary in the new international greek testament commentary series is excellent. Beale study archive the preterist archive of realized. Book 20 of in the new international greek testament commentary series. New international greek testament commentary nigtc. This last commentary is also available in shortened form, about half the size of the original. Beale discusses the focus of his lectures at the 20 scrbpc. Gresham machen research professor of nt and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary, p. Beale with david campbell, a shorter commentary on the book of revelation. A commentary on the greek text, a new testament biblical theology. It undertakes a massive examination of the allusions to daniel and use of danielic structures and themes in qumran, 1 enoch, 4 ezra 11, 2 baruch 3642, and revelation.
The book of revelation the new international greek testament commentary by g. He is the author or editor of several books, including the right doctrine from the wrong texts. Beale suggests the label inaugurated millennialism as more accurately describing what amillennialism means. Gresham machen chair of new testament and is research professor of new testament and biblical interpretation at westminster theological seminary. Poythress published in the westminster theological journal 621 2000 14346. So, afer fourteen years i have decided to respond to these requests. Too often revelation is viewed as a book only about the future. A guide for understanding by vern sheridan poythress. Beale s commentary is the place to turn for insight on the many old testament allusions and echoes in the book of revelation. Book of revelation, video amillennialism, eschatology, g. Beale published his monumental commentary on revelation in the new international greek testament commentary series, which is a very technical commentary series focusing on the greek text. A commentary on the greek text, in the new internati onal greek testam ent c omm entary gran d rapids. It conveys a sense of the sovereignty of god that no other new testament book approaches.
A commentary on the greek text find, read and cite all the. 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. Beale g k eschatology and the book of revelation nagan. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read commentary on the new testament use of the old testament. His books include the book of revelation new international greek testament commentary, 12 thessalonians the ivp new testament commentary series, the right doctrine from the wrong textsessays on the use of the old testament in the new. 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. It has been the toprated commentary on revelation ever since. 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. Request pdf on sep 1, 2001, russell morton and others published the book of revelation. The vision of god on his throne and of the worship he receives helps us to see beyond our earthly circumstances to the lord of earth and heaven and reminds us that only god is ultimately worthy of our devotion and. Beale posted on august 19, 2014 by matt dabbs 1 comment beales revelation commentary in the new international greek testament commentary series is excellent. Beale phd, university of cambridge is professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. Beale, the book of revelation, 4449 interpretive approaches g. Why is the new heavens and earth equated with the temple.
Several commentaries were consulted, in particular a remarkable study by g. 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. Beale, the influence of daniel upon the structure and theology of johns apocalypse, journal of the evangelical theological society 27. Beale s 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. 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. He is an ordained minister in the orthodox presbyterian church. Summary this new study of the book of revelation will be especially helpful to scholars, pastors, students, and others seriously interested in interpreting the apocalypse for. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that tome. 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.
Beale is a biblical scholar, currently a professor of new testament and biblical theology at westminster theological seminary. This shorter commentary distills the superb grammatical analysis and exegesis from that. Beale, johns use of the old testament in revelation jsntsup 166. Beale the book of revelation the new international greek testament. Beale goes to great lengths to give you the major interpretations of the most important aspects of revelation. The book of revelation brings to us great changes in the course of the history of the world. The unfolding of the old testament in the new gregory k.
On revelation, he would recommend his commentary book of revelation new. Revelation makes significant contributions to a number of areas of new testament theology. 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 present shorter commentary on revelation is the result. The problem with it was its length 1,300 pages and technical depth. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of revelation. Beale, eden, the temple, and the churchs mission in the new creation pdf 2007. Providing many erudite insights into johns often perplexing apocalyptic vision, g. 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. Beale s book on daniel and revelation is a revision of his doctoral dissertation at the university of cambridge.
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