The Message of Revelation (Bible Speaks Today) [Paperback]

Michael Wilcock (Author)

Book Description

Series: Bible Speaks Today | Publication Date: August 13, 1984

What is the book of Revelation? Does it describe in veiled language events of its writer's own day, or is it largely a prophecy of events still to come? Is it a chart of the whole of history from Christ's first coming to his second? Or does it deal chiefly with principles which are always valid in Christian experience? And what is a twentieth-century reader to do with creatures covered with eyes, locusts like horses, seven bowls of wrath, war in heaven, various beasts and a dragon? Michael Wilcock maintains tha when God's words, declarations, arguments and reasonings had all been spoken, God gave the church "a gorgeous picture book." Wilcok lifts the curtain on Revelation's drama in eight scenes, helping our imaginations as well as our minds grasp the key concepts of this fascinating and enigmatic New Testament book.

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About the Author

Wilcock was formerly director of pastoral studies at Trinity College, Bristol. He has now also retired from many years of pastoring churches in the United Kingdom, most recently St. Nicholas' Church, Durham.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: IVP Academic (August 13, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877842930
• ISBN-13: 978-0877842934
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #321,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I've given many copies of this as gifts, August 9, 1997

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J. W. Cejka III (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Message of Revelation (Bible Speaks Today) (Paperback)

He changed my mind on the millenium. He opened my eyes to a realistic and biblical interpretation and application of Revelation. He presents the material in a fair, warm, and readable style. Absolutely unparalleled for use in groups, by an individual, for preaching, and for teaching. This is the one book I give to students, friends, and inquirers

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sane, helpful guide to understanding the book of Revelation, May 3, 2004

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Gontroppo "Music and Theology Lover" (Bathurst, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Message of Revelation (Bible Speaks Today) (Paperback)

Michael Wilcock writes helpful guides to understanding the bible. This book is sane and sensible. Wilcock helps us to think about how the book would have related to its original audience, and how it can be relevant to us today.

Wilcock's way of interpreting the book uses the best of the Preterist and Idealist methods.

I highly recommend his book. You will also find Steve Gregg's Revelation: Four Views: A Parallel Commentary an indispensable aid.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best primer available, November 23, 2005

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Andrew D. Buchanan "Andrew Buchanan" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Message of Revelation (Bible Speaks Today) (Paperback)

Easily the best short commentary on Revelation. Good for anyone looking for an introduction to Revelation, or a minister looking for something to assist with preaching.

Wilcock takes the "recapitulation" approach--and does good work of making his case. Because the commentary is not intended to be a complete analysis of every verse, many questions go untreated. For those looking for a complete commentary, see Greg Beale's commentary on Revelation. It's the magnum opus of our generation, and it will take several more generations before it's surpassed.