From Age to Age: The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology

by Keith A. Mathison

"For those schooled in the likes of Vos, Ridderbos, and Kline, the apprehension of eschatology broadly conceived is like Dorothy's move from black-and-white Kansas to Technicolor," says Michael Glodo of Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando. "But
for too long this gift has been the buried talent of its modest circle of possessors. Keith Mathison goes a long way in unearthing this gift in 'From Age to Age.' "

Although books on eschatology often focus on the second coming of Christ and the millennium, a complete study of biblical eschatology must include Christ's first advent, which inaugurated the last days. It must also include a study of God's preparations throughout redemptive history for the eschatological first advent of Christ.

"From Age to Age" looks not only at the consummation of God's redemptive-historical purposes at the end of history, but also at their unfolding stages. Using the narrative method of biblical theology, Mathison traces the eschatological themes of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, emphasizing how each book of the Bible develops these themes, which culminate in the coming of Christ.

Genres: Theology, Biblical Studies

812 pages, Hardcover

First published March 2, 2009

About the author

Dr. Keith A. Mathison is associate editor of Tabletalk magazine. He is also academic dean and professor of systematic theology at Reformation Bible College in Sanford, Fla., and author of From Age to Age: The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology.

Reviews

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only read the sections on Matthew , Thessalonians, and Revelation . He's changed my mind on some proof texts for preterism and I think he's successfully pointed out some problems with Ken Gentry's work , who's very popular in Presbyterian circles . Highly recommended . Mathison's research is exhaustive .

[Stephen Hoogerhyde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Goes through the entire Bible book by book. Excellent summaries and overviews of the content of the books. The 14-page introduction and the 51-page bibliography are especially superb.

[Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting read! 700 pages by a postmillenial author on Biblical eschatology without any explicitly postmillenial statements. He focuses on the bigger picture of Biblical eschatology without focusing on the millenial positions. He does make a number of interpretations of certain texts which contradict dispensationalism and premillenialism. He interprets a number of texts from a preterist view point(preterist, not hyper-preterist.) But he talks about the benefits Christ secured by His First Advent as well as the ultimate victory He will win at His Second Advent. And shows how even in books in which eschatology is not an emphasis(Galatians, Phillipians) eschatology forms a framework for the book.

[JonM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book. Enjoyable read too. But it's a book for the average joe, not the technical scholar.

[Caleb Plattner · Rating 5 out of 5]

At risk of sounding hyperbolic, this is one of the most helpful books I’ve ever read. On any subject. Ostensibly, the book concerns itself with a rounded Biblical perspective on eschatology and how the threads of God’s promises are interwoven throughout the Pentateuch, kings and prophets, exiles, gospels and the epistles. As it proceeds from one book to another (starting in genesis, ending in revelation), it shows worth beyond making eschatological connections and does well to explain the cultural contexts within each book, as well as point consistently to Jesus as the coming messiah. Though I don’t always agree with every conclusion Mathison makes, I appreciate his reasoning and admire his ability to provoke thought. I also appreciate how approachable and understandable the book is - anyone can open it and follow along. 5 stars.

[Adriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

very useful book. can only recommand. though I don't agree with all the conclusions of the author, I command him for bringing a rather neutral persepective to the topic (albeit not a futurist one).

Does not go into details, but the overview provided is really useful.

[Chris Sobbing · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overview of scripture with an emphasis on eschatology in each book. If you hold the preterist view of Revelations you shall find this book edifying, but if you do not then it can seem somewhat anticlimactic.

[Zachary Ianchis · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extensive survey of the entire Bible concerning eschatology. Mathison does a good job at highlighting God’s eschatological plan of redemption and drawing its fulfillment in the work of Christ and the subsequent glories. Would highly recommend.

[Felipe Sabino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excelente!

[Philip]

(Postmillenialism)

[Laura]

From Age to Age: The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology by Keith A. Mathison (2009)