Revelation 8-22 Exegetical Commentary

by Robert Thomas

Get back to the roots on Revelation Through the centuries since its writing, the book of Revelation has captured the fascination of the Christian church. The earliest Christians were unanimous in understanding it along a premillennial view of Jesus' second coming, but other hermeneutical approaches began to emerge in the third century. These clouded, and added complexity to, the task of explaining the book’s meaning. For most of the Christian era, consequently, many readers have viewed this last of the NT writings as though it were hopelessly embedded in an aura of deep mystery. An avalanche of interpretive literature has evidenced remarkable interest in the book’s contents, but along with the interest has come widespread bewilderment. Written especially for the informed layman, student, and scholar, this commentary seeks to clear the air. The book is interpreted according to a historical and grammatical hermeneutic and propounds a conservative, evangelical theology, but the reader will not get a narrow view on areas of disagreement. This commentary interacts with a range of major views, both evangelical and nonevangelical. It reaffirms the basic framework of eschatology espoused by ancient Christianity, but with added help from centuries of maturing thought and doctrinal progress in the Body of Christ. All exegesis and exposition in this commentary on chapters 8–22 are based on the original language of the text. Translations used are those of the author, and textual criticism and word study are included where appropriate. This in-depth commentary also includes extended excursuses on important topics of theological and historical interest.

712 pages, Hardcover

First published May 5, 1995

Reviews

[Shaun Marksbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

A superb and detailed exegetical commentary. It considers well the original language as well as detailed analysis of the various views of each interpretive issue. This volume comes with helpful appendices on the interpretation of Revelation. Recommended!

[Justin Blackwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best commentary on the book of Revelation. Hands down.

[Chris Armer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This commentary is one of the best in what it aims to accomplish: present an interpretation of Revelation from a Premillennial and Futurist position. While I didn't agree with all of Thomas' interpretations or agree with the pure futurist position, I appreciated his grasp of the Greek and willingness to defend his interpretation against other viable alternatives.
I give it 4 stars because I think it did a good job in what it attempted to do.

[Fred Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another home run by Thomas.