The book of Revelation is the most developed example of a scriptural writer wrestling with the ideological implications of the gospel, and engaging with an opposing system in the light of what God has done in Jesus. It is an apocalypse, a letter and a prophecy. Ian Paul gives disciplined attention to the text, examines how John draws on the Old Testament, indicates how his message would have communicated and been understood in its first-century context, and makes connections with our contemporary world.
The book of Revelation is the most developed example of a scriptural writer wrestling with the ideological implications of the gospel, and engaging with an opposing system in the light of what God has done in Jesus. It is an apocalypse, a letter and a prophecy. Ian Paul gives disciplined attention to the text, examines how John draws on the Old Testament, indicates how his message would have communicated and been understood in its first-century context, and makes connections with our contemporary world.
An excellent new commentary on the last book of the New Testament
Freelance theologian, writer, speaker, researcher, consultant. Associate Minister, St Nicholas’ Church, Nottingham; Managing Editor, Grove Books; Adjunct Professor in New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary. Formerly Dean of Studies, St John's, Nottingham.
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