Revelation (IVP New Testament Commentary Series) (Hardcover)

by J. Ramsey Michaels (Author) "We expect books, stories, articles and poems to have titles..." (more)
Key Phrases: trumpet series, testimony ofjesus, maddening wine, New Testament, Roman Empire, Mount Zion (more...)

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J. Ramsey Michaels' commentary on the book of Revelation is part of the IVP New Testament Commentary Series. A passage-by-passage exposition focuses on what John had to say to his original readers and on contemporary implications.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 265 pages
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830818200
• ISBN-13: 978-0830818204
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #724,442 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The IVP New Testament Commentary Series.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful for the pastor, December 2, 2000

By	rossuk (London, UK) - See all my reviews

Retired seminary professor Michaels has written a sound commentary, as you would expect coming from IVP. He has the advantage of having taught Revelation over many years in seminary, college, and church; the result is a mature reflective commentary. The commentary is not over technical, or large, there are useful footnotes as required and he comments on a passage rather than verse by verse. His writing style is a bit like D M Lloyd Jones so he is not a quick skim. It is meant to be read as a book and not dipped into. The text of Revelation is in italics and appears in small sections or individual words as he discusses a passage. The commentary could do with more detail, but as he says "writing a book, like making fine sculpture, is about knowing what to leave out" and this is a commentary that needs to be savored not gulped. The commentary would be useful to the pastor having the time to study and digest the passages, especially for those who have not preached beyond Rev 3. At the time Revelation was written the greatest danger to the church was complacency just as it is today.

I found his transformation of the seven trumpets to the two witnesses to be interesting; the first being unsuccessful while the second successful in achieving repentance among some of the earth's inhabitants.

Worth getting for the pastor and the scholar, but not my first choice for the student, try Mounce, Krodel or Ladd.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Revelation Revealed, February 24, 2006

By	A. Raymond Randall Jr. "Ray Randall, Echievem... (Essex, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Michael's commentary deciphers the challenging text of The Book of Revelation. His work is not exhaustive, nor should it be given the purpose of the IVP Commentary Series. His comments elucidate the difficult without confusing the reader. Scriptural continuity is maintained while conservative textual elaboration is affirmed.

We use this commentary for a small men's group discussion. When stumped or for simple clarification, we refer to Revelation by J. Ramsey Michaels.