Letters to the Seven Churches (William Barclay Library) [Paperback]

William Barclay (Author)

Book Description

Series: William Barclay Library | Publication Date: May 1, 2001

William Barclay devotes two chapters to each of the seven churches addressed in the book of Revelation. One chapter characterizes the ancient city and the other comments on John's message to the members of that community. This reissue of an older Westminster Press title makes a welcome addition to the highly popular William Barclay Library series.

The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world's most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books--most of which are still in print today. His most popular work, the Daily Study Bible, has been translated into over a dozen languages and has sold more than ten million copies around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0664223869
• ISBN-13: 978-0664223861
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #384,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful but not the last word, July 11, 2008

By 

D. R. Webb (Northwest Indiana) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Letters to the Seven Churches (William Barclay Library) (Paperback)

Barclay's work on this subject is helpful and full of practical insights. Worth having. Yet, there are two others I would rank above this one. John Stott's "What Christ Thinks of His Church," and Robert L. Thomas' "Revelation 1-7" in the Exegetical Commentary series by Moody Press, 1992.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Letters to the Seven Churches by William Barclay, March 30, 2009

By 

Joseph & Ruth Meyers (Soap Lake, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Letters to the Seven Churches (William Barclay Library) (Paperback)

Letters to the Seven Churches (WBL) (William Barclay Library)William Barclay made an invaluable contribution to our understanding of chapters two and three of the Book of Revelation. An easy read but also very well researched and scholarly (without being technical). As a Seminary Graduate, Pastor and Missionary Educator I highly endorse this important addition to commentaries on The Seven Churches of Revelation.
Pastor Joseph Meyers

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative insight, May 24, 2011

By 

Grateful shopper - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Letters to the Seven Churches (William Barclay Library) (Paperback)

William Barclay always provides easy to read, understandable commentaries on the New Testament. This book, taken in conjunction with his Commentary on the Revelation of John, provides a context in which the first readers of the seven letters would have understood them. Showing the history and culture of the cities in which the seven churches existed, as well as looking at the original Greek language and how it is translated, brings the reader back to the original intent of the letters, and then offers hints on how we can understand those letters in today's churches. Well worth the time and money to begin an understanding of one of the most difficult, misused and abused books in the Bible.