Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible software. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. The book of revelation is one of those books of the bible that anyone can read and come to a completely different understanding than another person that has read the text as well. The book of revelation the new international commentary on. New american commentary nac 9780805401271 by robert mounce. Comentario al libro del apocalipsis the book of revelation. It is therefore the special task of the commentator on revelation to address such difficult questions in a scholarly and responsible manner while also remaining accessible to pastors, students, and general readers. Additionally, because of the books place as the capstone of bible prophecy, and indeed of all scripture,2 ones interpretation of the rest of scripture and ones accompanying presuppositions especially regarding the millennium play a pivotal role in determining ones interpretation of the revelation. 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 clergy journalthis critical commentary is from the. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament by mounce, robert h a readable copy. The bible today this new edition of the commentary retains the virtues of the first. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament ebook. 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. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h. Mounce, 9780802825193, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Revelation new international commentary on the new testament. David hubbard, former president of fuller theological seminary, referred to him as one of our. The new international commentary on the new testament. The importance of understanding, interpreting, applying, and then communicating the contents of the book of revelation is becoming increasingly obvious. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth college in spokane, washington, and a noted new testament greek scholar. Reviewsthe bible todaythis new edition of the commentary retains the virtues of the first. Comentario al libro del apocalipsis the book of revelation 9788482675084 by robert h. Mounce, author of the book of revelation, on librarything. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008.
Revelation 1 mounce the revelation of jesus christ, which. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not. The excursis at the outset is helpful by outlining key features of the book. He finds this blending of johns present and future consistent with the nature of prophecy in the new testament. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Its proponents hold that revelation is not to be taken in reference to any specific events at all but as an expression of those basic principles on which god acts throughout history. Discover book depositorys huge selection of robert h mounce books online. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Mounce, including the book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament, and romans new american commentary, and more on. Robert hayden mounce december 30, 1921 january 24, 2019 was an american new testament scholar, and president emeritus of whitworth university in spokane, washington. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth college, spokane, washington, and a noted new testament greek scholar. Hardback the book of revelation new international comme. Useful for crafting sermons, it focuses on the relevance of the passages rather than supplying numerous examples and illustrations. Mounce is a balanced, clearly reasoned, and wellinformed guide to the structure and meaning 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 to reflect more than twenty additional years of working with revelation, its text, and the scholarship that surrounds it. Mounce and osborne provide a good summary of the idealist approach to interpreting the book of revelation. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Romans and the new international commentary on the new testament. I have just purchased the book of revelation, the new international commentary and was immediately impressed by its ease of reading and understandability. 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.
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. 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. Mounce was widely praised as a standard commentary on the apocalypse. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth university and is the author of a number of wellknown biblical commentaries including the volume on revelation in the nicnt. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. University of aberdeen, scotland, president emeritus of whitworth university, is the author of a number of wellknown new testament commentaries including the volume on revelation in the nicnt, romans in the nac and john in the newly revised ebc.
Mounce 1997, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has. The book of revelation the new international commentary. Additionally, because of the book s place as the capstone of bible prophecy, and indeed of all scripture,2 ones interpretation of the rest of scripture and ones accompanying presuppositions especially regarding the millennium play a pivotal role in determining ones interpretation of the revelation. 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. The importance of understanding, interpreting, applying, and then communicating the contents of the book of revelation. 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. Revelation new international commentary on the new. Mounce s greatest strength is interacting with, unpacking, and evaluating the various theories, studies, and. 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 was born in lasalle, illinois, in december 1921 and raised in minot, north dakota.
I have three other commentaries of each of the synoptic gospels and each one is a pleasure to read. Mounce president emeritus of whitworth worked on niv, nirv, nlt, esv the major problem with the preterist position is that the decisive victory portrayed in the latter chapters of the apocalypse was never achieved. Mounce, 9780802825377, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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 mounce s original ent. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of revelation. 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. The book of revelation revised edition by robert h. 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. David hubbard, former president of fuller theological seminary, refers to him as one of our generations most able expositors. When first published, this volume on revelation by robert h. Mounce, new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, eerdmans, 1997, 475 pp.