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Q&A#70 Reading Revelation

Alastair Roberts

Q&A#70 Reading Revelation

October 13, 2018
Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "There seem to be a number of different overall approaches to interpreting the book of Revelation. Can you briefly explain what each of these are and then share your own preferred interepretaive approach? Perhaps some recommended reading too?"

Commentaries, books, and other material mentioned:

Peter Leithart, Revelation 1-11 (https://amzn.to/2CIoERy), Revelation 12-22 (https://amzn.to/2CGKB3u)

David Chilton, The Days of Vengeance: https://amzn.to/2CddlzC

Richard Bauckham, Climax of Prophecy: https://amzn.to/2Eru3OO

G.K. Beale, Revelation (NIGTC): https://amzn.to/2yy0hBC

Ian Paul, Revelation (TNTC): https://amzn.to/2CcmSHf

James Jordan, The Vindication of Jesus Christ: https://amzn.to/2CGfnJF

204 James Jordan lectures on Revelation: http://www.wordmp3.com/product-group.aspx?id=79 (although I HIGHLY recommend you buy it as part of this collection instead: http://www.wordmp3.com/details.aspx?id=13689)

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