The Theology of the Book of Revelation (New Testament Theology)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 185 pages
• Published by: Cambridge University Press March 26, 1993
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0521356911
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0521356916
• Book Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 7.2 ounces

Product Review
"A thorough reading--and rereading--of this slim volume suggests that Bauckman's hope that it may contribute to the renewal of the doctrine of God in our time may not be in vain, and that the series to which it belongs may likewise contribute to the renewal of biblical theology." M. Eugene Boring, Journal of Religion

"This volume will take its place alongside the many other outstanding works in this series." Review & Expositor

Book Description
Richard Bauckham expounds the theology of the Book of Revelation: its understanding of God, Christ and the Spirit, the role of the Church in the world, and the hope of the coming of God's universal kingdom. Close attention is paid both to the literary form in which the theology is expressed and to the original context to which the book was addressed. Contrary to many misunderstandings of Revelation, it is shown to be one of the masterpieces of early Christian literature, with much to say to the Church today. This study offers a unique account of the theology and message of Revelation.

Reader Reviews
I read this book for a class on Revelation at Catholic Theological Union. I am glad this book was the required text for that course. This book is not a line by line exegesis of the Book of Revelation; instead Bauckham approaches Revelation thematically. Because of this thematic approach, the theology of Revelation becomes clear. Bauckham also supports shows how Revelation is firmly connected to the Hebrew bible. After reading The Theology of the Book of Revelation, I finally decided to read Ezekiel for the first time. Bauckham clearly shows that the theology of Revelation is intimately tied to imagery and theology contained in the Hebrew bible (e.g. Ezekiel). As to a prior reviewer'sthat Bauckham's book "spiritualizes the millenium into irrelevance," the reviewer is correct. The parousia really is irrelevant to Baukham's understanding of Revelation. Bauckham makes a very good argument that Revelation is not about Christ's second coming. Read this book if you want to read a very good commentary on Revelation which goes against the current popular way of understanding. This is definately not an end times book. Comment | | (Report this)