In this new edition, now based on the text of the NIV and Nestle-Aland, 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. Engaging various approaches to interpretation common to apocalyptic literature, Mounce steers a middle course believing this to be the way the ancient text spoke to the first-century churches and the way it still speaks to us today.
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
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I regard the first edition of 1977 as a classic commentary on Revelation. If you already own the first edition it is not really worth upgrading to the revised edition (1997). For the scholar Mounce has been overtaken by the much larger Beale. However for the student Mounce is still one of the best commentaries available, I used Mounce more than any other commentary on Revelation I owned in the 1990's and I would recommend it.
Note: Among 7 recent scholarly commentaries on Revelation Mounce is the fourth most cited author.
End note: Since I wrote this review in 2000 Osborne has been published (2002) and I would now put that at the top of my list for students. However, Mounce is a good deal simpler for those studying Revelation for the first time.
Note: Among 7 recent scholarly commentaries on Revelation Mounce is the fourth most cited author.
End note: Since I wrote this review in 2000 Osborne has been published (2002) and I would now put that at the top of my list for students. However, Mounce is a good deal simpler for those studying Revelation for the first time.
44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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As a pastor working on sermons from the Greek text through Revelation, I've found that Mounce's NICNT commentary on Revelation is one of the best ways for me to summarize what I've read in all the other commentaries.
I have to take exception to the previous reviewer regarding Mounce's commentary on Revelation-saying that Mounce doesn't declare himself on issues. I think Mounce writes with clarity...boiling down the sometimes complex arguments of the various views to a few sentences that make sense. It's surprisingly easy to understand...so good that you can actually use some of his summaries in the pulpit and not lose the average listener! That is amazing to me. He makes a judgment call, sometimes coming to a different view than most or many other commentators.
For example, on the term ANGELOS (Angel) in Revelation 1:20, 2:1 and the other six churches, Mounce reviews the other positions...and then concludes that the term 'prevailing spirit' may capture the real meaning there. However, many believe that the term here means 'angelic messenger' or a real angel from heaven. I think he missed it on that point, but he knows way more about Greek than I do and I respect his position.
I found that Mounce is not always complete when describing the historical situation for each verse. It's helpful to read other commentaries for background information-they all give nuggets that bring out different aspects of the historical situation. For example, Beale (NIGTC) on Revelation has more information as does Aune on Revelation. Also Osborne (Baker) is helpful too. I have perhaps about ten scholarly works on Revelation. Yet Mounce is easier for a busy pastor to read through than any of these other fine authors...even if he gives less information. (Beale is my number one pick even so). I find myself unwilling to part from my Mounce commentary. What when compared to the heavy hitting commentaries is less information, is still a lot of useful detail for any preaching pastor or bible teacher working through the text of Revelation. Plus he's really easy to understand.
If you are preaching through Revelation, or writing a paper for a course, or even teaching a class on the subject...or a small group discussion, Mounce can help you. When describing the historical context of the seven churches, he sometimes strikes a lyrical cadence that is very useful. I love this commentary! What a rare flower! Get a copy if you can afford it!
I have to take exception to the previous reviewer regarding Mounce's commentary on Revelation-saying that Mounce doesn't declare himself on issues. I think Mounce writes with clarity...boiling down the sometimes complex arguments of the various views to a few sentences that make sense. It's surprisingly easy to understand...so good that you can actually use some of his summaries in the pulpit and not lose the average listener! That is amazing to me. He makes a judgment call, sometimes coming to a different view than most or many other commentators.
For example, on the term ANGELOS (Angel) in Revelation 1:20, 2:1 and the other six churches, Mounce reviews the other positions...and then concludes that the term 'prevailing spirit' may capture the real meaning there. However, many believe that the term here means 'angelic messenger' or a real angel from heaven. I think he missed it on that point, but he knows way more about Greek than I do and I respect his position.
I found that Mounce is not always complete when describing the historical situation for each verse. It's helpful to read other commentaries for background information-they all give nuggets that bring out different aspects of the historical situation. For example, Beale (NIGTC) on Revelation has more information as does Aune on Revelation. Also Osborne (Baker) is helpful too. I have perhaps about ten scholarly works on Revelation. Yet Mounce is easier for a busy pastor to read through than any of these other fine authors...even if he gives less information. (Beale is my number one pick even so). I find myself unwilling to part from my Mounce commentary. What when compared to the heavy hitting commentaries is less information, is still a lot of useful detail for any preaching pastor or bible teacher working through the text of Revelation. Plus he's really easy to understand.
If you are preaching through Revelation, or writing a paper for a course, or even teaching a class on the subject...or a small group discussion, Mounce can help you. When describing the historical context of the seven churches, he sometimes strikes a lyrical cadence that is very useful. I love this commentary! What a rare flower! Get a copy if you can afford it!
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of my favorite commentaries on the Book of Revelation by a prominent scholar. It is written from a historical premillennial perspective and it packs a lot of information yet is not overly technical. A person who holds to a different approach in interpreting Revelation will still gain a lot of insight from reading this commentary. I highly recommend it!
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Book of Revelation (1977 Revision)
I am extremely pleased with this book. The seller described it as being in good condition and for the age of the book, I consider it in excellent condition. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Betty
Excellent for Students
While writing my Masters thesis on chapter 12 of Revelation I found myself often referring to Mounce's commentary for workmanlike and helpful insights. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Quentin D. Stewart
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I have just purchased the Book of Revelation, the New International Commentary and was immediately impressed by its ease of reading and understandability. Read more
Published on January 26, 2010 by Michael D. Moses
Readable and enlightening
As a layperson, I found this commentary to be readable and enlightening; you need not be a member of clergy nor a biblical scholar to get through it. Read more
Published on January 7, 2010 by MH in GA
Making so much beliefs
I intentionally purchase this book on the purpose that I wanted to know more about Revelations besides reading the Old and the New Testaments.
Published on November 3, 2008 by Greg
book of revelations
the book is filled with much knowledge about "the book of revelations", I have only gotten about half way thru but it is very knowledgeable on what I wanted to know. Read more
Published on March 31, 2008 by John Miller
Keeping it simple.
Having worked through the entire book of Revelation in a 42 sermon series, I find Mounce to be indispensable! Read more
Published on June 15, 2007 by Jonathon S. Mackinney
A Great Classic, but Mounce won't commit!
I know that my review will be completely "out of sinc" with most others, but I think there is something about Mounce's book that everyone should know BEFORE they purchase... Read more
Published on July 8, 2003 by Mike Sublett
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The book of Revelation is normally considered as belonging to a class of literature referred to as apocalyptic. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
demonic locusts, heavenly multitude, great prostitute, impending persecution, beast from the sea, little scroll, first woe, first four seals, third woe, apostolic authorship, first horseman, second woe, iron scepter, practice magic arts, first beast, seventh trumpet, fiery lake, cosmic disturbances, scarlet beast Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Textual Commentary, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Asia Minor, Local Setting, New Testament, Mount Zion, Lord God Almighty, Fourth Gospel, Climax of Prophecy, Old Testament, Ancient of Days, Antiochus Epiphanes, Most High, Prim Bea, Sibylline Oracles, Aegean Sea, Holy One, Lord Jesus, Revelation of John, Dio Cassius, Spirit of God, Word Pictures, Assumption of Moses, Christ Jesus New!
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The book of Revelation is normally considered as belonging to a class of literature referred to as apocalyptic. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
demonic locusts, heavenly multitude, great prostitute, impending persecution, beast from the sea, little scroll, first woe, first four seals, third woe, apostolic authorship, first horseman, second woe, iron scepter, practice magic arts, first beast, seventh trumpet, fiery lake, cosmic disturbances, scarlet beast Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Textual Commentary, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Asia Minor, Local Setting, New Testament, Mount Zion, Lord God Almighty, Fourth Gospel, Climax of Prophecy, Old Testament, Ancient of Days, Antiochus Epiphanes, Most High, Prim Bea, Sibylline Oracles, Aegean Sea, Holy One, Lord Jesus, Revelation of John, Dio Cassius, Spirit of God, Word Pictures, Assumption of Moses, Christ Jesus New!
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