The book of revelation revised edition by robert h. David hubbard, former president of fuller theological seminary, refers to him as one of our generations most able expositors. The new international commentary on the new testament. It is marked by a lavish use of symbolism, often of a bizarre kind, by a pessimism as to the outcome of mans best efforts, and by a conviction that god is in supreme control. The book of revelation new international commentary on. The historicist school views the whole book of revelation as outlining in sym bolic form the entire course of history of the church from pentecost to the advent of christ. Mounces treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. Find signed collectible books by robert h mounce the book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament isbn 9780802825377 9780802825377. In this new edition, now based on the niv and na27, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than 20 additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the latest. The last book of the bible is generally regarded as a typical apocalypse. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounce s special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament mounce, robert h. The book of revelation is undoubtedly one of the most influential and controversial books in christendom.
Recipients of revelation revelation as literature interpretation revelation and systematic theology the interpretation of numbers and repetitions the book of revelation and the biblical canon key verse overview and structure outline purpose exposition of revelation i. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the. The rapture, revelation, and the absence of the church. The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament kindle edition by mounce, robert h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The author of many articles and books, including a popular commentary on revelation titled what are we waiting for.
Best commentaries and books on revelation logos bible. Mounce and osborne provide a good summary of the idealist approach to interpreting the book of revelation. The end times march 14, 2016 811 3 when it comes to the study of the endtimes, the natural go. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of revelation. Mounce 1977, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not only explains the text satisfactorily in most instances but also introduces the student to the best of the secondary literature while saying that mounces special strength is in his appropriate and balanced use of both. About the new international commentary on the new testament faithful criticism characterizes volumes in the new international commentary on the new testament nicnt, and is widely recognized by pastors, students, and scholars alike for its attention to the text of scripture, its currency with contemporary scholarship, and its service to the global church. The book of revelation the new international commentary. New international commentary on the new testament nicnt 9780802825377 by robert mounce. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth college, spokane, washington, and a noted new testament greek scholar. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth university and is the author of a number of wellknown biblical commentaries including the volume on revelation in the nicnt. During the second world war, he served as a dive bomber pilot in the naval air corps 19431946. The new international commentary on the new testament includes bibliographical references and index.
Carson praises his commentary as a learned and wellwritten work that not. Mounces most popular book is the book of revelation. When first published, this volume on revelation by robert h. New international commentary on the new testament nicnt. Mounce s treatment of revelation is now available in a revised edition dated 2008. David hubbard, former president of fuller theological seminary, referred to him as one of our. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The book of revelation nicnt westminster bookstore.
This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounce s original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original entry on the book of revelation and reflects more than twenty additional years of mature thought and the latest in scholarship. Apocalyptic literature flourished in the last two centuries b. University of aberdeen, scotland, president emeritus of whitworth university, is the author of a number of wellknown new testament commentaries including the volume on revelation in the nicnt, romans in the nac and john in the newly revised ebc. Mounce 1997, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Since its inception, it has inspired christians with hope and fear of the end of days or armageddon. This contribution to the new international commentary on the new testament is a revision of robert mounces original ent.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mounce, 9780802825377, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The rapture, revelation, and the absence of the church category. Robert hayden mounce december 30, 1921 january 24, 2019 was an american new testament scholar, and president emeritus of whitworth university in spokane, washington mounce was born in lasalle, illinois, in december 1921 and raised in minot, north dakota. In affirming more directly his own reading of the apocalypse, mounce steers a middle. Mounce is president emeritus of whitworth university in spokane, washington, a noted commentary author, and has worked on a number of bible translation teams including those of the new international version, new living translation, and english standard version. Revelation new international commentary on the new testament robert h. The bible today this new edition of the commentary retains the virtues of the first. Mounce s greatest strength is interacting with, unpacking, and evaluating the various theories, studies, and. The late robert mounce amasses a supreme effort of scholarship to bring together the diverse opinions of the most significant and divisive books in the biblical canon, the book of revelation according to john. Mounce was widely praised as a standard commentary on the apocalypse. Exploring the sinfulness of humankind, the righteousness that only god can provide, and how it manifests itself in believers, mounces versebyverse commentary on romans is designed with pastors in mind. The book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament robert h. Mounce is a balanced, clearly reasoned, and wellinformed guide to the structure and meaning of revelation.
The book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament kindle edition by robert h. This critical commentary is from the evangelical slant, meticulous at every point. Buy the book of revelation new international commentary on the new testament revised, subsequent by mounce, robert h. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation the new international commentary on the new testament. President emeritus of whitworth worked on niv, nirv, nlt, esv the major problem with the preterist position is that the decisive victory portrayed in the latter chapters of the apocalypse was never achieved if this is not to be, then either the seer was essentially wrong or his work was so hopelessly ambiguous that its. Throughout history, many christians have attempted to predict the end of the world, inspired in part by the mysterious passages found in revelation, and modernday christians. In this new edition, now based on the text of the niv and nestlealand, mounce has revised and expanded his work to reflect more than twenty additional years of mature thought on revelation and to bring his work up to date with the latest scholarship. Useful for crafting sermons, it focuses on the relevance of the passages rather than supplying numerous examples and illustrations. Revelation new international commentary on the new.
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