Most prophecies in the book of revelation were fulfilled during the time of the roman. The four views and their proponents are 1 the preterist view, by kenneth l. The book of revelation page 3 of 4 preterist idealist classical dispensationalist progressive dispensationalist four views on the book of revelation adapted from. Bible and theology kindle edition by zondervan, pate, c. For an extended defense and dialogue among the major views, see robert g. Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. The idealist view teaches that revelation describes in symbolic language the battle throughout the ages between god and satan and good against evil. The imagery of the cosmic battle in heaven and on earth makes it a fascinating book to study. In the twelve century joachim of fiore claimed that he. Great introduction to the four major views of the book of revelation i highly recommend this read for every christian seeking understanding of the different theological views of the end times.
Throughout church history, there have been four different views regarding the book of revelation. It shows how the various views interpret revelation as well as why. The allegorical approach to revelation was introduced by ancient church father origen ad 185254 and made prominent by augustine ad 354420. In this parallel commentary, youll learn about four major. Four views on the book of revelation focuses specifically on the book of revelation and the primary ways in which it is read and understood today. As i read the four views, the preterist view fascinated me. Marvin pate, in his four views on the book of revelation 231 correctly states, i believe, that how one approaches revelation 1. Then i saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. The last book of the bible is one of the most complicated and confusinghow are we to understand it. Four views on the book of revelation christian research. Four very different approaches to the book of revelation. Read four views on the book of revelation online by zondervan. Four horsemen are active bible scholars claim book of.
Four views a brief theological analysis of full preterism. Four views on the book of revelation accordance bible software. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. Despite our various views, there are some common threads upon which christians agree. This book by gregg, on the other hand, is a detailed, versebyverse commentary, with the text divided into paragraphs, and each paragraph followed by four parallel columns. Read four views on the book of revelation by zondervan for free with a 30 day free trial. The problem with this is that the book of revelation probably was not written until after the destruction, so how could there be a prophecy if the events have already. However, much debate surrounds the proper interpretation of this apocalyptic work. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Four views of revelation by patrick zukeran the debate one of the most intriguing books of the bible is the book of revelation. In this parallel commentary, youll learn about four major traditional views and discover the differences in interpretations. The book of revelation is a fascinating book, and the debate regarding its interpretation will continue. Four views on the book of revelation counterpoints logos bible. Features extensive coverage of revelation throughout church history.
Four views on the book of revelation counterpoints. These four views are carefully and evenhandedly analyzed and then applied to each verse and passage in revelation. This 250 page softbound book focuses specifically on the book of revelation and the primary ways in which it is read and understood today. Heretofore, my discussions on the book of revelation have centered around the rapture if and when it will happen, the millennium, and who the antichrist is. Four parallel columns present the information you need on these key views, and inform you about outstanding commentators on the book of revelation. Four views on the book of revelation explores the four main. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation edited by marvin pate, the revelation of jesus christ by john walvoord, the book of revelation by clarence larkin, revelation revealed by jack van impe, keys to understanding the book of revelation by arthur bloomfield, wrath and glory by david reagan, revelation unveiled by tim lahaye, a commentary on the revelation of john by george. Four views on the book of revelation faithgateway store. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator.
When christians discuss their millennial views, they are speaking of their interpretation of the much debated passage in revelation 20. Preterist idealist classical dispensationalist futurist progressive dispensationalist the interactive counterpoints forum allows each author not only to present his view, but also to offer brief commentary on other views presented. How one sees the opening phrases like these things, will soon take place. How one sees the opening phrases like these things, will soon take place and immediately will govern ones subsequent approach. The interactive counterpoints forum allows each author not only to present his view, but also to offer brief commentary on other views presented. The four views discussed are the preterist, idealist, classical dispensationalist futurist, and progressive dispensationalist views. A parallel commentary covers the traditional views in an evenhanded fashion. Four vews is a comprehensive, evenhanded resource that offers a clear, fair presentation of four of the most important interpretations of the book, allowing you to evaluate and decide for yourself which view is most convincing. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. This is a very easy way to learn from the different interpretations of the book of revelation. Revelation books four views on the book of revelation. The four main views of revelation church leadership.
Or is it essentially an imaginative depiction of historical events in the first century. The first view of revelation is the idealist view, or the spiritual view. No other book gives such extensive coverage of how the church has understood revelation over. One of the most intriguing books of the bible is the book of revelation. This book allows proponents of each of the four major interpretive views on revelation to present an overview from their perspective. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Preterist idealist classical dispensationalist futurist. It was refreshing to read a book about how to approach revelation in its entirety. That book allowed the proponents of each of four different views to present an overall summary of their approach to the book of revelation. But the futurist view that revelation is predicting events yet to be fulfilled is only one of four traditional christian ways of looking at the bibles most enigmatic book. It looks at four interpretations of revelation, and why those particular interpretations are held.