Revelation: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition

The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.EACH VOLUME FEATURES: Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan tradition Convenient Introductory Material for each book of the Bible including information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and more Clear Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original language Comprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the text Helpful Sidebars, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural customs, and more Expanded Bibliography for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themes Throughout its history, Revelation has suffered misinterpretations from allegory to literal manipulations including the development of spectacular end-time scenarios. These caricatures of Revelation fail to grasp its foundational theology, reassuring promises, hopeful evangelism, and especially its pastoral nature.

Author: Carol Rotz
Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
Published: 06/01/2012
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780834124127
ISBN10: 0834124122
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Commentary | New Testament | General

About the Author
Dr. Carol Rotz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Education from Northwest Nazarene university, a Bachelor of Theology degree from Canadian University College, Master of Arts degrees from Olivet Nazarene University and the University of Port Elizabeth, and a Doctor of Literature and Philosophy from Rand Afrikaans University. Dr. Rotz retired as a member of the faculty of the School of Theology and Christian Ministries at Northwest Nazarene University where she was the chair of the Religion Department. Dr. Rotz teaches graduate and undergraduate Bible and theology. Dr. Rotz served internationally in mission education for twenty years.