However, he merely writes the words of jesus revelation 1. Hendriksen takes careful note of the kind of genre this book contains and interprets accordingly. Question for those with hendriksens commentaries the. More than conquerors an interpretation of the book of revelation by william hendriksen. The baker new testament commentary set william hendriksen, simon kistemaker, 12 volumes condition new bakers new testament commentary is designed for serious bible students and pastors who want the insight of quality evangelical scholarship communicated with clarity. An interpretation of the book of revelation 9780801018404 by william hendriksen. He was born in tiel, gelderland, but his family moved to kalamazoo, michigan in 1911. Stirring devotional surveys of romans, philippians, luke and revelation with other gems.
Whether one agrees with every detail of the exegesis or not, a view of the text that is unmistakenly christocentric is certainly a marked improvement from much of the drivel that gets passed off as exegesis on. With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, this classic interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and source of inspiration for generations. William hendriksen author biography banner of truth usa. I saw the reference to that footnote in hendriksens luke commentary. When properly understood, the book of revelation drives out fears and blesses the reader with a fresh vision of christ. For those who are tired of contemporary end time readings, annoyed at wacky interpretations of revelation, and wanting a sober well exegete of the bibles last book, then this book is a must read for. These talks have been published in the book halfhours with william hendriksen. Please note, that this is only a brief commentary and study guide.
The author and date of revelation the books author was obviously john revelation 1. Continuously in print since 1939, this acclaimed commentary on the book of revelation is a favorite of scholars and laypeople alike. William hendriksen, more than conquerors grand rapids. New testament commentary hendriksen, william, kistemaker, simon j. The reformed eschatology of william hendriksen pdf. The letter is addressed to seven churches in asia 1. The late william hendriksen is always conservative and cautious in his interpreting and exegesis. The saying of carson, it is now entirely eclipsed by more recent commentaries is poor, to my thinking.
An excellent commentary on a very difficult book of the bible. The baker new testament commentary set william hendriksen. Each volume offers fresh translation, repetition of the text before each exegetical unit, versebyverse comments and applications, critical notes on the greek text, and chapter summaries. New testament commentary series by william hendriksen. It is prophetic narrative but it is also apocalyptic literature. William hendriksens interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and a source of inspiration for over two generations now. With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, william hendriksens interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and a source of inspiration for generations.
This commemorative edition includes a biographical tribute of the prodigious author. William hendriksen was a minister, professor, and new testament scholar, but he was perhaps best known for his excellent commentaries on several new testament books. Baker academic is pleased to announce the availability of the entire new testament commentary 12 volume set by william hendriksen and simon j. George eldon ladd, a commentary on the revelation of john. This new testament commentary set is ideal for pastors and serious bible students of the reformed tradition. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. The commentary adopts an idealist interpretive approach, stressing that the contents of the visions of revelation are symbolical rather than literal. Whether you are a new or an experienced student of gods word, you will be enlightened by more than conquerors. Available from the tabernacle bookshop, isbn 9781870855624. Bakers hendriksenkistemaker nt commentary 12 volumes. William hendriksen was born in tiel, gelderland, in the netherlands in november 1900, but his family moved to kalamazoo, michigan in 1911. Hendriksen gained most of his prominence through his commentaries. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i. God is showing the past, present, and the unfolding of future history.
Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. New testament commentary exposition of the gospel according to john. Michael wilcock, the message of revelation popular helpful. Originally published in 1940, william hendriksens more than conquerors stands as one of the classic commentaries on the book of revelation available that. William hendriksen 18 november 1900 12 january 1982 was a new testament scholar and writer of bible commentaries. Like hendriksen and beale, kistemaker sees the organization of revelation as involving recapitulation, cycling back several times over the interadvent period.
Another noticeable feature of hendriksen s commentaries is the care he takes to study thoroughly di commentary and study guide is designed to help us in our understanding of the book of revelation. Bowmans proposed structure of the revelation, evq 503 julyseptember 1978. Listen to other hendriksen recordings on romans, luke and philippians. Hendriksen studied at calvin college and calvin theological seminary before obtaining an s.
An interpretation of the book of revelation hendriksen author. Compiled allusions to the nt in the antenicene fathers. More than conquerors presents a sound commentary on revelation that settles on an amillennial position grounded in a moderate idealism. A commentary on the book of the revelation edgar cayce readings 1971, 19932015 by the edgar cayce foundation 5 the book of the revelation with the edgar cayce readings as given for each chapter chapters 122, with interpretation 91 toward a better understanding of the book of the revelation, a group project. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. A commemorative word about william hendriksen to acknowledge his. Using sound principles of interpretation, william hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the apocalypse gradually, alw. I used this book as a commentary as i was reading though revelation. Dietsch this new book the book of revelation a study is available to download as a kindle ebook or pdf as the footnotes in the book bear out, most of this new book is a bringing together of various commentaries on revelation, leaning heavily on my favorite and very readable. Richison, grant revelation commentary notes click for notes listed by chapter and verse ryrie, charles caldwell.
He began the new testament commentary series in 1952 with the. Introduction to the new testament ebook web page by louis berkhof. This book is published by presbyterian and reformed publishing company, p. An interpretation of the book of revelation ebook by william hendriksen. I saw the reference to that footnote in hendriksen s luke commentary. Pdf more than conquerors an interpretation of the book. Another noticeable feature of hendriksens commentaries is the care he takes to study thoroughly di pdf by c h spurgeon. Hendriksen new testament commentaries banner of truth uk. It not only cleanses timidity that hides in the heart, it fuses steel into the. William hendriksen comment jesus a lie satan youtube. When revelation speaks of babylon, hendriksen views it as being symbolic for rome in johns day. The series includes commentaries on all four gospels and the majority of the epistles of paul. If you are looking for an exhaustive commentary on revelation, you will not be satisfied with this work. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god.
The awardwinning twelvevolume set features versebyverse exegesis and applications, critical notes on the greek text, chapter summaries, and extensive bibliographies. More than conquerors by william hendriksen goodreads. William hendriksen commentary pdf free civilization v steam. It is the only complete commentary on the new testament written solely from a reformed perspective. Listen to william hendriksen commentary pdf free and twentyfour.
William hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the apocalypse gradually to help christians understand that we are more than conquerors through christ who loved us. While many find the book of revelation confusing and scary, william hendriksen begins his commentary describing it as serenely simple. Another noticeable feature of hendriksens commentaries is the care he takes to study thoroughly di commentary and study guide is designed to help us in our understanding of the book of revelation. Hiebert a concise, welloutlined study of revelation, following the premillennial, pretribulational view. He studied at calvin college and calvin theological seminary before obtaining an s. Revelation 422, reveals the future end time events that extend into the future unto eternity and establishes this as the end of gods revelation to man. It is posted on the internet by permission of the publisher.
Read pdf bible commentaries william hendriksen testament scholar. You may order a printed copy from presbyterian and reformed by phone 8006310094 or on the internet. An interpretation of the book of revelation was first published in 1940 and has been rereleased by baker books in a 75th anniversary edition. T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books published my commentary on 1 john and called it be real. Book description the new testament commentary by william hendriksen 19001982 began in 1954. This edition is a happy combination of real scholarship and simplicity of expression that makes this commentary especially helpful to lay persons. William hendriksen, more than conquerors classic reformed commentary. This straightforward interpretation makes a helpful resource for pastors, teachers, students, and anyone who desires a deeper understanding of the scriptures. Two volumes complete in one by william hendriksen 4. Kistemaker bakers new testament commentary is composed for the benefit of serious bible students and pastors who want the insight of quality evangelical scholarship communicated with clarity. Beale, who is one of the best expositors and scholars on revelation and its sources gives credit to wh for being a guiding light, as it were, to its true exposition in the modified idealist amil hermeneutic. New testament commentary series hendriksenkistemaker 12. Strand, the eight basic visions in the book of revelation, auss 251.
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