He finds this blending of johns present and future consistent with the nature of prophecy in the new testament. First, he makes it clear that he believes that john is simply the observer and recorder of the visions he receives. All the merits that the 1977edition had is retained in the new edition. When first published, this volume on revelation by robert h. New international commentary on the new testament nicnt. He includes about 18 pages on the theology of the book. In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the latest scholarship. Mounces greatest strength is interacting with, unpacking, and. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1.
The last book of the bible is generally regarded as a typical apocalypse. The new international commentary on the new testament. The strongest point of aunes commentary is the amount of information it contains regarding relevant extrabiblical literature that sheds light on the historical context. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of revelation. In this revised edition of the classic 1977 work the book of revelation nicnt, based on thenestlealand greek new testament, mounce has expands his work. Mounce was widely praised as a standard commentary on the apocalypse.
Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not. Mounce s work covers revelation from a conservative eclectic view and is great as a first commentary on revelation. Mounce, 9780802825377, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. These features give features of widely divergent theological stances room to move effectively within the commentary. One also must consider that if the 4 horsemen of revelation 6 have their literary antecedents in zechariah 1.
The revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and. The author of many articles and books, including a popular commentary on. Osbornes approach to the book is to combine futurist and idealist readings of the book, with an emphasis on the future. The book of revelation is normally considered as belonging to a class of literature referred to as apocalyptic. The late robert mounce amasses a supreme effort of scholarship to bring together the diverse opinions of the most significant and divisive books in the biblical canon, the book of revelation according to john. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h.
Engaging various approaches to interpretation common to. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. In affirming more directly his own reading of the apocalypse, mounce steers a middle. Revelation 1 mounce reverseinterlinear new testament mounce 1 the revelation apokalypsis of jesus iesous christ christos, which hos god theos gave didomi him autos ho to show deiknymi to ho his autos servants the things that hos must dei soon en take place ginomai. With the exception of aune these works are already at least two decades old, and although mounces work has been updated and two or three valuable. The historicist school views the whole book of revelation as outlining in sym bolic form the entire course of history of the church from pentecost to the advent of christ. Revelation from the latin revelatio means unveiling or disclosure and is a translation of the greek word apokalypsis, the transliteration of which is an alternative title for the book i. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth college, spokane, washington, and a noted new testament greek scholar.
And, as we all know, theories surrounding this enigmatic book abound, and often prove detrimental to the christian faith. The bible today this new edition of the commentary retains the virtues of the first. In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounce s original ent. He includes two pages on mission in revelation, a topic which is not among the first things one thinks of when reading revelation. Mounces greatest strength is interacting with, unpacking, and evaluating the various theories, studies, and interpretations given by scholars to apocalyptic literature generally, and to revelation specifically.
This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounce s original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and those who hear and keep what is written in it, for the time is near. Mounce reads revelation as reflecting his own culture, but understands that the predictions of johnwill find their final and complete fulfillment in the last days of history 45, first ed. Mounce this contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounce s original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who bore witness to everything he saw, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Mounce s greatest strength is interacting with, unpacking, and. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man. This critical commentary is from the evangelical slant, meticulous at every point. It is marked by a lavish use of symbolism, often of a bizarre kind, by a pessimism as to the outcome of mans best efforts, and by a conviction. Verse 1 the revelation of jesus christ is the subject of this book. About the new international commentary on the new testament faithful criticism characterizes volumes in the new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, and is widely recognized by pastors, students, and scholars alike for its attention to the text of scripture, its currency with contemporary scholarship, and its service t. Understanding images and symbols in the book of revelation. The book of revelation has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The book of revelation the new international commentary.
This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original ent. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. In this revised edition of the classic 1977 work the book of revelation nicnt, based on thenestlealand greek new testament, mounce has expands his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of working with revelation, its text, and the scholarship that surrounds it. Mounce s greatest strength is interacting with, unpacking, and evaluating the various theories, studies, and interpretations given by scholars to apocalyptic literature generally, and to revelation specifically. The book of revelation revised edition by robert h.
Mounces work covers revelation from a conservative eclectic. The book of revelation the new international commentary on. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. Mounces most popular book is the book of revelation. Engaging various approaches to interpretation common to apocalyptic li. Revelation 1 mounce the revelation of jesus christ, which.
In this new edition, now based on the niv and na27, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than 20 additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the latest scholarship. Yet he also carefully steers a middle course between wooden literalism and undomesticated subjectivism. The excursis at the outset is helpful by outlining key features of the book. The book of revelation, the new international greek testament. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Apocalyptic literature flourished in the last two centuries b.
The book of revelation the new international commentary on the. May, the judaeochristian apocalypse, in the revelation of st. Mounce 1997, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Mounce engages seriously with the various approaches to interpretation and with the conventions common to apocalyptic literature. A critical examination originally published on the quran and bible blog. The book of revelation new international commentary on the. 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. The book of revelation nicnt westminster bookstore.
Revelation 3 mounce to the angel of the church in sardis. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of mature thought on revelation and brings his work up to date with the latest scholarship. In the past serious students of the book of revelation have been wellserved by the standard englishlanguage works of robert mounce, george beasleymurray, george ladd and more recently of course david aunes massive word biblical commentary. Mounce 1977, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The one who has the seven spirits of god and the seven stars has this to say. Personally, i prefer the book of revelation by gregory beale in the new international greek testament commentary series to this commentary even though i disagree with beales perspective on a few points. Mounce is a scholar and his commentary on revelation is worth reading if you want to get all viewpoints on a difficult to interpret book. Mounce, the book of revelation, the new international commentary on the new testament grand rapids, mi.
In this new edition, now based on the niv and na27, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than 20 additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the latest. David aunes massive commentary on the book of revelation is another that should be consulted by every serious student of scripture. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament kindle edition by mounce, robert h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mounce this contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. Interpretive models for the book of revelation as a whole. It is still a careful and wellwritten premillennial commentary with excellent attention to the text and its use within revelation as well as the. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008.
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