Nnwilliam hendriksen more than conquerors an interpretation of the book of revelation

Any proper interpretation of a passage or book of scripture involves an honest evaluation of its own structure and development. Rejecting the sensationalism so common wth interpretations of the last book of the bible, the author takes. Interpretation that takes into account the structure and. Shop amongst our popular books, including 4, more than conquerors, 75th ann. Idealist this group sees the book as totally symbolic of the struggle between good and evil which has no historical references see ray summers, worthy is the lamb.

This book is an amazing an interpretation of the book of revelation. In some circles, this book has been assigned almost legendary value, but one must assume that. One would be hardpressed to interpret the book literally, though some have attempted to take such an. To ask other readers questions about more than conquerors, please sign up. Pdf more than conquerors an interpretation of the book. More than conquerors, part 1 hendriksens theory of interpretation posted on february 14, 2016 by jay f guin as i mentioned in the last post, a very influential book regarding the interpretation of the revelation is william hendriksens 1939 more than conquerors. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. More than conquerors by william hendriksen overdrive. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The title of this book speaks more to what this book hopes to achieve, which references this biblical verse. Dec 01, 2014 in some circles, this book has been assigned almost legendary value, but one must assume that the reason lies, primarily, in the combination of sober interpretation and evangelical fervor, all of it easily accessible, at a time when evangelicals were not producing much of worth on revelation. An interpretation of the book of revelation armageddon books. Biblical theology biblical hermeneutics biblical canon scriptures and revelation narrative themes prolegomena trinitarianism sacraments providencesoveriegnty heaven and hell worship theology ethics origins apologetics worldviewsphilosophies biblical. The first six chapters of the book provide a general overview of the book of revelation looking at issues like symbolism, unity, and purpose.

What does it mean that we are more than conquerors romans 8. Hinds, hendriksen rejects any connection of the visions in the revelation with particular historic. Hendriksen is able to retain the overarching appeal to scripture instead of chasing too many rabbit trails, which makes more than conquerors a refreshing read on revelation, a book full of numbers, symbols, and. An interpretation of the book of revelation william hendriksen on. The book the preterist archive of realized eschatology. Continuously in print since 1939, this acclaimed commentary on the book of revelation is a favorite of scholars and laypeople alike. Dr hendriksen gives a us thorougher explanation of the book of 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. Many who labor through revelation get so immersed in the arguments that they miss the grand narrative revelation is tying a bow on. Solid scholarship and simplicity are combined, making this commentary useful to laypersons, pastors, and teachers. An interpretation of the book of revelation hendriksen, william on.

This commemorative edition includes a biographical tribute of the prodigious author. Using sound principles of interpretation, more than conquerors unfolds the mysteries of the apocalypse gradually, always with the purpose of showing that we are more than conquerors through christ who loved us. Originally published in 1940, william hendriksen s more than conquerors stands as one of the classic commentaries on the book of revelation available that combines excellent scholarship and a style that makes it accessible to the layman. An interpretation of the book of revelation more than conquerors. More than conquerors, part 2 what the parallel visions teach us posted on february 15, 2016 by jay f guin in the last post, we considered the approach to interpreting the revelation offered by william hendriksens 1939 more than conquerors.

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 was a minister, professor, and new testament scholar, but he was perhaps best known for his excellent commentaries on several new testament books. To be more than a conqueror means we not only achieve victory, but we are overwhelmingly victorious. The book of revelation describes jesus coming on a white horse with a sword in his mouth rev. Using sound principles of interpretation, william hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the apocalypse gradually, always with the purpose of showing that we are more. The language the language of the book of revelation is primarily that of symbolism. Buy a cheap copy of more than conquerors book by william hendriksen. William hendriksen author biography banner of truth usa. Using sound principles of interpretation, william hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the. Nov 19, 2015 as the title of his book suggests, hendriksen sees the heart of revelation being echoed in romans 8.

An interpretation of the book of revelation was first published in 1940 and has been rereleased by baker books in a 75th anniversary edition. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading more than conquerors. William hendriksen, author of more than conquerors. What does it mean that we are more than conquerors romans. The first six chapters of the book provide a general overview of the book of revelation. Using sound principles of interpretation, william hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the apocalypse gradually, always with the purpose of showing that we are more than conquerors through christ.

Using sound principles of interpretation, william hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the apocalypse gradually, always with the purpose of showing that we are. Some have joked that there as many different outlines of the book as there are commentators. I first learned about this book while living in australia in 1983. In more than conquerors, hendriksen offers an interpretation of the book of revelation. Hendriksen, more than conquerors revelation resources. An interpretation of the book of revelation kindle edition by william hendriksen. Originally published in 1940, william hendriksens more than conquerors stands as one of the classic commentaries on the book of revelation available that combines excellent scholarship and a style that makes it accessible to the layman. The outlines on this blog do not attempt to resolve the issue. As regards the relations between the text and what it narrates, hendriksen argues in favour of the recapitulationist view of the composition of revelation. The vibrancy of the words more than conquerors was mirrored in william hendriksens. 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. First published in 1940, more than conquerors was written by william hendriksen, and has now been rereleased by baker books for its 75th anniversary.

Rather, it is an easiertograsp treatment of one of the new testaments most difficult works. With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, this treasured interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and source of inspiration for generations. An interpretation of the book of revelation, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Hendriksen, gives the reader the needed tools to not only understand the bible but to understand its context. Whether you are a new or an experienced student of gods word, you will be enlightened by more than conquerors. The traditional conservative commentary for many pastors, until fairly recently, was that of william hendrickson more than conquerors 1939. More than conquerors by william hendriksen is a wonderful exposition of the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Book description like the apostle paul, william hendriksen 190082 did not write merely as an academic specialist, but for the blessing of the christian church at large. Description more than conquerors an interpretation of the book of revelation. More than conquerors interpretation of the book of. In form, symbolism, purpose, and meaning the book of revelation is beautiful beyond description, writes william hendriksen. An interpretation of the book of revelation hendriksen more than conquerors. More than conquerors by william hendriksen goodreads. Hendriksen served as a minister in the christian reformed church, with a period 19421952 as professor of new testament at calvin theological seminary.

An interpretation of the book of revelation unlike foy wallace and the gospel advocate commentary by john t. The fuller rendering of the apostles victory cry in romans 8we are more than conquerors through him who loved usreverberated in william hendriksens tenacious labors to interpret gods word. Bauckham, god in the book of revelation, proceedings of the irish biblical association 18 1995 4053. This evaluation of the structure and development of a passage begins with the identification of its theme. Ramsey michaels prefers the term reiteration to recapitulation, because irenaeus uses recapitulation differently, to refer to going over the same grounds with different. This commemorative edition includes a biographical tribute of the. Analytical interpretation that takes into account the internal structure of revelation.

An interpretation of the book of revelation hendriksen. William hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the apocalypse gradually to help christians understand that we are more than conquerors through christ who loved. William hendriksen thd, princeton theological seminary was professor of new testament literature at calvin theological seminary. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Now, studying the book of revelation in a bible study group, i purchased another copy of this book to help others to study. Antichrist, armageddon, 666, tribulation, rapture, millennium, israel, second coming, mark of the beast, revelation, daniel, and much more. Nowhere is this more evident than in his treatment of the epistle to the romans. More than conquerors by william hendriksen 1 paperback. This straightforward interpretation makes a helpful resource for pastors, teachers, students, and anyone who desires a deeper understanding of the scriptures.

William hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the apocalypse gradually to help christians understand that we are more than conquerors through christ who loved us. All of these have some validity, but they miss the intentional ambiguity of johns choice of genre and imagery. More than conquerors an interpretation of the book of revelation by william hendriksen. The book of revelation is jewish apocalyptic literature and must be treated as such to be properly interpreted and explained. An interpretation of the book of revelation by william. It is now entirely eclipsed by more recent commentaries. 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.

At the very letter in which many commentators become most technical and abstruse. Originally published in 1940, william hendriksens more than conquerors stands as one of the classic commentaries on the book of revelation available that. An interpretation of the book of revelation 9780801018404 by william hendriksen. Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. As i mentioned in the last post, a very influential book regarding the interpretation of the revelation is william hendriksens 1939 more than conquerors. Time will not be given here for the very few who would offer weak arguments rejecting the apostle johns authorship. Beasleymurray, the contribution of the book of revelation to the christian belief in immortality, scottish journal of theology 27 1974. More than conquerors, an interpretation of the book of revelation discussion in. It is there that he wrote the thesis on the book of revelation more than conquerors, which became baker book houses first publication in 1940. An interpretation of the book of revelation hendriksen author. A volume with a continuous printing history since its first release in 1938, dr. As regards the relations between the text and what it narrates, hendriksen argues in favour of the recapitulationist view of the composition of. The structure of the book of revelation is hotly debated among scholars.