Includes bibliography and indexes.

Series Introduction -- Author's Preface -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Selected Bibliography -- Commentary on Revelation -- Theology of Revelation -- Scripture Index -- Other Ancient Literature Index -- Subject Index -- Author Index

Designed for the pastor and Bible teacher, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament features today's top New Testament scholars and brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. With careful analysis and interpretation of the Greek text, the authors trace the flow of argument in each New Testament book, giving readers the tools they need to properly understand and communicate the meaning of the text."Interpretations of Revelation range from extremely positive to extremely negative to extremely puzzled and usually depend on the religious background and theological stance of the interpreter. This commentary reflects a careful effort to read Revelation in light of its position at the climax of the biblical canon, emphasizing its relationship to other biblical texts and non-canonical first-century Jewish literature. Firmly anchored in the Old Testament story, Revelation recaps the story of the Bible as a whole from creation to new creation, confronting us with the true and living God and how we should live in anticipation of a restored creation. Working through Revelation with a receptive historical-critical method and an affirmation of the full authority and truthfulness of Scripture, Buist Fanning seeks to allow John's ancient but inspired book to speak with freshness to us today"--Page 4 of cover