Revelation, an Introduction and Commentary [Hardcover]

Homer Hailey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1979

In an era of runaway speculation on the subject of Bible prophecy, this volume fills an urgent need - a commentary on the Book of Revelation that is both fascinating and sensible. With its whirl of mysterious signs, symbols, and visions, the Book of Revelation inevitably gives rise to a variety of interpretations. The author combines aspects of these views-futurist, continuous historical, philosophy of history, preterist, and historical background-but favors the latter. The Book has a concrete setting in a definite period of history and deals with very real problems faced by Christians of the period. Symbols indicate powerful moral and spiritual forces involved in a violent clash in which the forces of God are ultimately triumphant. The Saints of that day found encouragement and gained the crown of victory. But the message continues to instruct and encourage God's people today. It reveals the principles of victory through righteousness and truth and the ultimate failure of all that is false. Some of the prophecies are yet to be fulfilled, such as the passing of the current order, the resurrection, the judgment, and the final reward and punishment of the righteous and the wicked. Consequently, some futurist aspects of the book are to be recognized. The first section discusses the title, author, place of writing, symbolism, date, interpretations, theme and purpose of Revelation. The second section on the ROman Empire provides the historical background for the birth and early years of Christianity. The main section of the book offers a complete, passage-by-passage commentary. Although firmly anchored in sound scholarship, it is not heavily footnoted, giving it the broadest possible appeal to serious students of God's Word.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 438 pages
• Publisher: Baker Pub Group; 10th edition (April 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801042011
• ISBN-13: 978-0801042010
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,244,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, misses the date, but still strong, conservative, January 22, 2000

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R. Bell "There ain't nothin' like a good book!" (San Berdoo) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Revelation, an Introduction and Commentary (Hardcover)

As usual, Homer Hailey is ever the teacher. This commentary on The Revelation is concise and well-developed. His intro is worth the price of the book.....but, I am convinced that the value of the book would have been immeasurably increased had Mr. Hailey taken pains to critically examine the claims for a late 1st century date. Had he done so, I am further convinced that, with his consummate skill as an expositor, he would have provided an even better commentary that hinges on the early date. As conservative a development of the 1000-year nonsense as you will ever read!

Definitely a must read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable, definitive!, June 29, 1999

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This review is from: Revelation, an Introduction and Commentary (Hardcover)

Homer Hailey's treatise on Revelation is one of my two favorite books on Revelation. It is clear, concise, and to the point.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Older interpretation, July 26, 2010

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Wilson M. Harper (Punta Gorda, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Revelation, an Introduction and Commentary (Hardcover)

I found this book written before all the Left Behind Hullabuh to be very refreshing and straigt forward. There seems to be more interpretation using the Bible rather than other authors as much as the more recent books on Revelation. I found it as a reference in another older commentary and was pleased that I found this one. I have more tabs in this book for points to use in teaching than any of the other books I have recently (in last year) purchased.