New Testament Commentary: Exposition of the Book of Revelation (Hardcover)

~ Simon J. Kistemaker (Author)

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Revelation completes Baker's award-winning New Testament Commentary series composed for the benefit of pastors and serious Bible students who desire high-quality evangelical scholarship communicated with clarity.

In this volume, Kistemaker provides a comprehensive look into one of the most intriguing books of the Bible. He shows that the Book of Revelation is indeed "a divinely constructed volume in which God shows his handiwork."

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"For many readers, Revelation is not revelation but rather a prophetic mystery that surpasses human understanding. Yet in this last book of the Bible, God permits us to see something of Christ and the church in heaven and on earth-and what we see is awesome indeed."-from the introduction

Marking the completion of Baker's award-winning New Testament Commentary series, Revelation provides a comprehensive look into one of the most intriguing books of the Bible. This volume closely examines each illustration, each meaning, searching for the heart of God's message in this our last direct letter from him. Kistemaker masterfully shows that the Book of Revelation, with its intricate web of symbolism and expansive and awe-inspiring glimpses of heaven, is indeed a "divinely constructed volume in which God shows his handiwork."

Book by book, idea by idea, verse by verse-Baker's New Testament Commentary series is composed for the benefit of pastors and serious Bible students who want quality evangelical scholarship communicated with clarity. Each volume offers fresh translation, verse-by-verse comment and application, and critical notes on the Greek text.

Simon J. Kistemaker (Ph.D., Free University, Amsterdam) is emeritus professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando. He received Gold Medallion Awards for four of the volumes in this series: Hebrews, James and 1-3 John, Acts, and 1 Corinthians.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 656 pages
• Publisher: Baker Academic (November 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801022525
• ISBN-13: 978-0801022524
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #561,805 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Decent, worth checking into commentary on Revelation, May 18, 2007

By	David Stump - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This commentary on Revelation is okay with some very good helpful info, yet also with some not so good info. Many of the introductory issues are covered quite well, i.e.- historical background, date, author, setting, literary nature. The commentary procedes on a verse by verse basis, exposting the text of Revelation. For the most part Kistemaker reaches pluasible "interpretations", though sometimes his treatment will leave one wishing more had been explained. Comes from a conservative, "amill" perspective, that takes seriously Revelation's symbolic nature as apocalyptic literature. The book also gives good overviews of chapter sections from time to time,helping one to avoid losing the forest for the trees. I give it 3 stars simply because as mentioned above, sometimes the expostion is, while okay, yet it sometimes lacks a clear conclusion and seems to linger a bit in the air. Still, if you have the money to spare for yet another Revelation commentary, this work is worth checking out, though it would not be my first pick. For some smaller sized works, 200 pages or so, I would check first and foremost with Craig Koester's outstandingly learned and level headed book, Revelation And The End Of All Things (it's my personal favorite). Also very good are William Hendriksen's More Than Conquerors and for a very concise introductory work on Revelation, Bruce Metzger's Breaking The Code is a good intelligent work by a highly respected new testament scholar. For those who are serious about Revelation, and want a larger work, the massively learned and quite large work by Greg Beale (New International Greek Commentary) is a must.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Zeal of Dr. K, July 4, 2009

By	Tom Nelson "TomatRTS" (Florida) - See all my reviews

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Kistemaker's Revelation Commentary, June 13, 2009

By	R. C. Graves (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.