The Throne, the Lamb & the Dragon: A Reader's Guide to the Book of Revelation
Paul Spilsbury reveals how behind the ancient multimedia show that is Revelation lies a message both simple and profound: the gospel clearly proclaimed. Here is a guide that will help us hear Revelation speak, once again inspiring grateful worship and calling us to costly discipleship.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0830826718
ISBN13:9780830826711
Release Date:February 2002
Publisher:IVP Academic
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.49 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Revealing Revelation to the Reader
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
As the subtitle suggests, A Reader's Guide to the Book of Revelation, this is not a commentary or a prophecy interpretation book. It is a reader's guide focussing on two things within Revelation: its concept of God and what it means to worship him. Spilsbury does not examine the minutia of Revelation but surveys the overall message that it conveys, although he does focus in on certain points that have long been debated such as the identity of the Beast; 666=Caesar Nero. Everything is examined in the context of the first century and how John's original audience would have understood the message. He acknowledges that John really did see the vision that he records but keeps in mind that John then framed that vision for us in written form using the literary devices available to him at that time. This is an excellent introduction to reading Revelation and includes a brief bibliography for those looking to learn more about the details of this revelation.
revelation understood intelligently and carefully
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
this is a splendid and sane little treatment of the main themes and content in the book of revelation. Really helps one to get the main concepts of revelation on many fronts. Scripturally honoring and well thought out. Some other good ones are: Revelation and The End of All Things by Craig Koester and: Breaking The Code by Bruce Metzger.
Understanding what Rev. means by what it meant
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is a good, fairly short summary of scholarly analysis of the book of Revelation, solidly grounded in what it meant to those who originally wrote and recopied it.
A Non-dispensational View
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This short work introduces the reader to another approach to the book of Revelation. It is refreshing because it is based upon a symbolic interpretation. Symbols from the Old Testatment appear in Revelation. Spilsbury uses them to present an interpretaion which views Revelation as not a book of detailed prophecy but one in which the symbols stand for the Church age and the struggle all Christians face. This short work does not fully cover all the questions it raises but opens up a new way of thinking. It is a fast read that left me wanting more.
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