The Book of Revelation - An Introduction and Commentary

by Homer Hailey

In an era of runaway speculation on the subject of Bible prophecy, this volume fills an urgent need - a commentary on the Book of Revelation that is both fascinating and sensible. With its whirl of mysterious signs, symbols, and visions, the Book of Revelation inevitably gives rise to a variety of interpretations. The author combines aspects of these views-futurist, continuous historical, philosophy of history, preterist, and historical background-but favors the latter. The Book has a concrete setting in a definite period of history and deals with very real problems faced by Christians of the period. Symbols indicate powerful moral and spiritual forces involved in a violent clash in which the forces of God are ultimately triumphant. The Saints of that day found encouragement and gained the crown of victory. But the message continues to instruct and encourage God's people today. It reveals the principles of victory through righteousness and truth and the ultimate failure of all that is false. Some of the prophecies are yet to be fulfilled, such as the passing of the current order, the resurrection, the judgment, and the final reward and punishment of the righteous and the wicked. Consequently, some futurist aspects of the book are to be recognized. The first section discusses the title, author, place of writing, symbolism, date, interpretations, theme and purpose of Revelation. The second section on the ROman Empire provides the historical background for the birth and early years of Christianity. The main section of the book offers a complete, passage-by-passage commentary. Although firmly anchored in sound scholarship, it is not heavily footnoted, giving it the broadest possible appeal to serious students of God's Word.

Genres: New Testament, Reference

442 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1979

Reviews

[Dave Stevenson]

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[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve used this commentary for years in my Bible Study. I’ve just finished reading through it as one would read through any other book. It is without doubt the best commentary on the Revelation I have ever read.

[A.J. Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good introduction and commentary on Revelation. I really enjoyed reading this book! If you're at all curious about the meaning of Revelation don't hesitate to buy this book.

[Rich Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read on the Book of Revelation. Must have in your library.

[Brenden Ashby · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is still the introductory standard for a late-date commentary on Revelation.

[Ethan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic and thorough commentary on Revelation. Hailey is of the spiritual school of thought on Revelation, accepting the late date, but strives to always keep Revelation in its first century context. The commentary makes proper application of previous Biblical references, and has a helpful list of common meanings for the various numbers in Revelation.

Indispensable for a proper understanding of Revelation.