The Millennial Kingdom: A Basic Text in Premillennial Theology

by John F. Walvoord

The Millennial Kingdom is a comprehensive biblical and historical treatment of the doctrine of the millennium written for the pastor, students, scholar, or layperson. The three leading millennial views -- postmillennialism, amillennialism, and premillennialism -- are presented in the context of their history, their theology, and their biblical interpretation. Dr. Walvoord presents postmillennialism first and then discusses amillennialism. However, the subject of premillenialism forms the main body of the work. The author introduces premillennialism with a survey of its historical background in the Old and New Testaments and in the history of the church. Its theological setting and methods of interpretation are discussed. A presentation of the character of the millennium concludes the volume.

Genres: Theology, Christian

373 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1959

Reviews

[Gradon Schaub · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book to be fairly unhelpful (which is sad because I really enjoyed Walvoord's book on the Holy Spirit). Throughout the book, he assumes more than he argues;this is a big problem if you don't buy his assumptions. Overall, his lack of argument for his assumptions undermines the entire book. If you are a dispensational premillenialist, you will probably love the book, but if you do not agree with the assumptions of that system, you will probably end up being more frustrated by the lack of argumentation than anything else.

[Dougdelbosco · Rating 4 out of 5]

almost finished not bad basic but some of his arguments are weak at times

[Mark Stacy II · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dense is the only way to adequately describe this book. I love Walvoord and I appreciated this book. A thorough look at the premil position. My only objection is that he interacted extensively with the Amil position but hardly at all with the postmil position. My assumption is that the postmil was not a popular position at the time of the writing even though it is gaining steam today. Still, a very good book for those interested in the premil position.

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful. Detailed and thorough, yet surprisingly accessible.

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

[Clement Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good handbook on the teaching of the millennium. Although it claims to be a basic text, going through the whole book was no mean feat. Yet, all the historical, prophetic and spiritual nuggets I picked up made it worth the read. :)