Average Rating: out of 7 Reviews
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Price: $54.99
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Manufacturer: Baker Academic
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EAN (European Article Number): 9780801022999
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Grant R., Osborne
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Publisher: Baker Academic
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Dewey Decimal Number: 228.07
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Publication Date: 2002-11-01
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Reading Level: 896
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Description: The Book of Revelation contains some of the most difficult passages in Scripture. Grant Osborne's commentary on Revelation aims to interpret the text while also introducing readers to the perspectives of contemporary scholarship in a clear and accessible manner. Osborne begins with a thorough introduction to Revelation and the many difficulties involved in its interpretation. He discusses authorship, date of writing, and the social and cultural setting of the work. He also examines elements that complicate the interpretation of apocalyptic literature, including the use of symbols and figures of speech, Old Testament allusions, and the role of prophetic prediction. Osborne surveys various approaches commentators have taken on whether Revelation refers primarily to the past or to events that are yet future. Osborne avoids an overly technical interpretative approach. Rather than exegeting the text narrowly in a verse-by-verse manner, he examines larger sections in order to locate and emphasize the writer's central message and the theology found therein. Throughout, he interacts with the best recent scholarship and presents his conclusions in an accessible manner. When dealing with particularly problematic sections, he considers the full range of suggested interpretations and introduces the reader to a broad spectrum of commentators. As with all volumes published in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Revelation seeks to reach a broad audience with scholarly research from a decidedly evangelical perspective. Each volume in the BECNT series interacts with the best contemporary scholarship, offering up-to-date, accurate, and authoritative analysis of the Greek text through rigorous exegesis and exposition. Central themes are developed throughout, and each exegetical unit is related to the overall message of the biblical book. Pastors and seminarians especially appreciate the combination of broad overview and in-depth analysis found in BECNT volumes, but the BECNT series is also popular with scholars and thoughtful lay readers.
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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: Revelation |
Date: 2008-10-08 |
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Details: The two books purchased in September are required reading for a Seminary class I am taking. We are spendidng 13 weeks uncovering what John the Disciple wrote, not only for the people of his day, but also for each generation for the past 2000 years. How is what is written in Scriptures revelent for believers today? My New Testament Professor has chosen these two volumes to help us determine it's teaching and instruction for today's world. Dr. Buckwalter is a better judge of material needed to help us with this search.
I am pleased that I was able to purchase them from Amazon.
Marian A. Hummel
October 8, 2008 |
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Review Summary: A Commentary that doesn't overlook real people |
Date: 2008-10-02 |
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Details: As one who has published a book of sermons from Revelation,(Revelation Plain and Simple) I really appreciate the fine work Dr. Osborne has done on this commentary. He deals with all of the controversial issues, giving all the options, and then presents his own view. He deals clearly with the text, but the best parts of his commentary, from my vantage point, are the "application" parts of his book. Grant Osborne recognizes that the book of Revelation was written to believers throughout world history, and so he does a masterful job of applying the text to this lives of everyday believers. This is what so many miss. The book of Revelation is incredibly applicable to people of every time and place. Osborne has uncovered the deep theology of this book, and I believe that is the very best thing he has brought to the table. There are many commentaries on the book of Revelation, but few apply it so well to the lives of saints everywhere. |
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Review Summary: Thorough, Balanced and Full of Information |
Date: 2008-04-11 |
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Details: I use this commentary to write a Sunday School lesson plan. It is a wonderful reference, and although he presents his views and reasoning it is balanced enough to let you do your own thinking. |
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Review Summary: Rev. Review |
Date: 2008-01-21 |
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Details: Very good quality on exegetical insights as well as a fair overview of differing opinions. |
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Review Summary: The best balance commentary on the Revelation |
Date: 2006-08-21 |
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Details: As a Bible teacher I have read many commentaries on the Revelation. I have taught every verse of the Revelation 3 times and have a different view than the one Osborne has. But in saying that I find this particular commentary the best balanced and clearest thinking of any I have read. It is not a technical commentary but I find it as useful as those that major in handling the original language. So read commentaries that agree with whatever view of interpretation you hold to - then sit back and really enjoy and be challenged by this clear writing scholar. |
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