| Revelation (2009): A Commentary Contributor(s): Blount, Brian K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664221211 ISBN-13: 9780664221218 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $69.30 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: The book of Revelation is one of the most complicated in the New Testament, struggling with a powerful sense of faith and Christian identity in the midst of a chaotic world. The book calls for a prophetic reaction to the world and uses some of the most violent language of the entire Bible. Blount's commentary provides a sure and confident guide through these difficult and sometimes troubling passages, seeing Revelation as a prophetic intervention and at the same time an awe-inspiring swirl of frightening violence and breathtaking hope. All those who love the book of Revelation will appreciate Blount's theological sensitivity, and those who are mystified by Revelation will find clarifying wisdom. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - Revelation - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General |
| Dewey: 228.077 |
| LCCN: 2008039367 |
| Series: New Testament Library |
| Physical Information: 1.39" H x 6.3" W x 9.09" (1.70 lbs) 488 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book of Revelation is one of the most complicated in the New Testament. The book calls for a prophetic reaction to the world and uses some of the most violent language of the entire Bible. Brian Blount's commentary provides a sure and confident guide through these difficult and sometimes troubling passages, seeing Revelation as a prophetic intervention and at the same time an awe-inspiring swirl of frightening violence and breathtaking hope. The New Testament Library offers authoritative commentary on every book and major aspect of the New Testament, as well as classic volumes of scholarship. The commentaries in this series provide fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, offer critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, pay careful attention to their literary design, and present a theologically perceptive exposition of the text. |
Contributor Bio(s): Blount, Brian K.: - Brian K. Blount is President and Professor of New Testament at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Secondary Education in Richmond, Virginia. He is the coauthor of Preaching Mark in Two Voices and Making Room at the Table and the author of Can I Get a Witness? and Invasion of the Dead, all available from WJK. |