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Revelation (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 228.07
EAN: 9780801022999
ISBN: 0801022991
Label: Baker Academic
Manufacturer: Baker Academic
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 896
Publication Date: November 01, 2002
Publisher: Baker Academic
Studio: Baker Academic
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Editorial Review:
The Book of Revelation contains some of the most difficult passages in Scripture. Grant Osborne's commentary on Revelation aims to interpret the text while also introducing readers to the perspectives of contemporary scholarship in a clear and accessible manner. Osborne begins with a thorough introduction to Revelation and the many difficulties involved in its interpretation. He discusses authorship, date of writing, and the social and cultural setting of the work. He also examines elements that complicate the interpretation of apocalyptic literature, including the use of symbols and figures of speech, Old Testament allusions, and the role of prophetic prediction. Osborne surveys various approaches commentators have taken on whether Revelation refers primarily to the past or to events that are yet future. Osborne avoids an overly technical interpretative approach.
Rather than exegeting the text narrowly in a verse-by-verse manner, he examines larger sections in order to locate and emphasize the writer's central message and the theology found therein. Throughout, he interacts with the best recent scholarship and presents his conclusions in an accessible manner. When dealing with particularly problematic sections, he considers the full range of suggested interpretations and introduces the reader to a broad spectrum of commentators. As with all volumes published in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Revelation seeks to reach a broad audience with scholarly research from a decidedly evangelical perspective. Each volume in the BECNT series interacts with the best contemporary scholarship, offering up-to-date, accurate, and authoritative analysis of the Greek text through rigorous exegesis and exposition. Central themes are developed throughout, and each exegetical unit is related to the overall message of the biblical book. Pastors and seminarians especially appreciate the combination of broad overview and in-depth analysis found in BECNT volumes, but the BECNT series is also popular with scholars and thoughtful lay readers.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - A Commentary that doesn't overlook real people
As one who has published a book of sermons from Revelation,(Revelation Plain and Simple) I really appreciate the fine work Dr. Osborne has done on this commentary. He deals with all of the controversial issues, giving all the options, and then presents his own view. He deals clearly with the text, but the best parts of his commentary, from my vantage point, are the "application" parts of his book. Grant Osborne recognizes that the book of Revelation was written to believers throughout world history, ... Read More
Rating: - Thorough, Balanced and Full of Information
I use this commentary to write a Sunday School lesson plan. It is a wonderful reference, and although he presents his views and reasoning it is balanced enough to let you do your own thinking.
Rating:  - Rev. Review
Very good quality on exegetical insights as well as a fair overview of differing opinions.
Rating: - The best balance commentary on the Revelation
As a Bible teacher I have read many commentaries on the Revelation. I have taught every verse of the Revelation 3 times and have a different view than the one Osborne has. But in saying that I find this particular commentary the best balanced and clearest thinking of any I have read. It is not a technical commentary but I find it as useful as those that major in handling the original language. So read commentaries that agree with whatever view of interpretation you hold to - then sit back and really ... Read More
Rating: - At the top next to Beale on Revelation
As a pastor who is studying and preaching from the Greek text through Revelation, and who audited Beale at Wheaton on Revelation, I find that this commentary is used on every sermon.
It's a first rate commentary with opinions that true scholars and regular pastors learn to respect even if they do not agree with him on every point. Sometimes when reading Beale there are so many references to apocalyptic literature and other sources that one can get overwhelmed. Osborne doesn't give as many references, ... Read More
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