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Revelation (New Testament Commentary)

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This is excellent work. Dr. Kistemaker has a great desire that those who preach and teach the Word of God are fully equipped and are excited about their calling. The only thing better than reading Dr. K's work is listening to his lectures on the subject, and both are definitely well-worth the time. I will use this commentary as long as I have a place to teach and preach.

Kistemaker solidly presents in a clear way what is often not clear regarding John's Apocalypse. It's refreshing to see that some are still down-to-earth and not on the denominational pre-millenial dispensation bandwagon that is so prevelant today. Kistemaker's exegesis fits the 1st century audience who received the original message and his hermeneutic is right on target for today's audience--it makes good sense. Kistemaker uncomplicates the complicated and covers all the bases. This book challenges, delights, clarifies, and helps me rethink what I believe about the Apocalype and why I believe it. I recommend highly this outstanding volume.

Professor Kistemaker fails to live up to his potential in this volume. Oh, the reader will get help. However, the reader will not get the help he deserves from Simon Kistemaker.

The volume reaches about 30% of Kistemaker's potential. So the volume is a disappointment. As such it is grossly overpriced. It should be a slender paperback, selling for about $9.95.

Hopefully, the good professor will take some time to sit down, add some real quality, and produce the substance of which he is capable.