More than conquerors kindle edition by hendriksen, william. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading more than conquerors. More than conquerors by william hendriksen is a wonderful exposition of the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Hendriksen s interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and a source of inspiration for generations. Hendriksen s book is a refreshing change from those of contemporary authors trying to fit todays headlines into revelation s scenes.
Whether you are a new or an experienced student of gods word, you will be enlightened by more than conquerors. An interpretation of the book of revelation was first published in 1940 and has been rereleased by baker books in a 75th anniversary edition. One would be hardpressed to interpret the book literally, though some have attempted to take such an. With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, dr. Bowmans proposed structure of the revelation, evq 503 julyseptember 1978.
In form, symbolism, purpose, and meaning the book of revelation is beautiful beyond description, writes william hendriksen. Originally published in 1940, william hendriksen s more than conquerors stands as one of the classic commentaries on the book of revelation available that combines excellent scholarship and a style that makes it accessible to the layman. This straightforward interpretation makes a helpful resource for pastors, teachers, students, and anyone who desires a deeper understanding of the scriptures. More than conquerors commentary on revelation nodust by. William hendriksen author biography banner of truth usa. Hendriksen is able to retain the overarching appeal to scripture instead of chasing too many rabbit trails, which makes more than conquerors a refreshing read on revelation, a book full of numbers, symbols, and. Kistemaker select your download version on the right. More than conquerors by william hendriksen 1 paperback.
The bible on the life hereafter by william hendriksen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Now, studying the book of revelation in a bible study group, i purchased another copy of this book to help others to study. It is prophetic narrative but it is also apocalyptic literature. I first learned about this book while living in australia in 1983. The book the preterist archive of realized eschatology. Using sound principles of interpretation, william hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the.
The late william hendriksen is always conservative and cautious in his interpreting and exegesis. This book presents the reformed view of johns revelation. The outlines on this blog do not attempt to resolve the issue. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. An interpretation of the book of revelation by william hendriksen overview with an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, this classic interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and source of inspiration for generations. Strand, the eight basic visions in the book of revelation, auss 251. They are afraid of its terrifying and threatening language. From the awardwinning baker new testament commentary series hendriksen kistemaker, this is the volume on the book of revelation 2001 by simon j. William hendriksen was a minister, professor, and new testament scholar, but he was perhaps best known for his excellent commentaries on several new testament books. Stirring devotional surveys of romans, philippians, luke and revelation with other gems. With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, william hendriksens interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and a source of inspiration for generations. William hendriksen, more than conquerors grand rapids. Available from the tabernacle bookshop, isbn 9781870855624.
They just note the internal structure of the basic sections of the book. Dec 01, 2014 in some circles, this book has been assigned almost legendary value, but one must assume that the reason lies, primarily, in the combination of sober interpretation and evangelical fervor, all of it easily accessible, at a time when evangelicals were not producing much of worth on revelation. An interpretation of the book of revelation kindle edition by william hendriksen. An interpretation of the book of revelation 9780801018404 by hendriksen, william and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This book is quite technical, so perhaps not for the beginne a brilliant, indepth analysis of the book of revelation. An interpretation of the book of revelation by william hendriksen 1982, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Pdf more than conquerors an interpretation of the book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Many who labor through revelation get so immersed in the arguments that they miss the grand narrative revelation is tying a bow on. William hendriksen books list of books by author william. The structure of the book of revelation is hotly debated among scholars. More than conquerors an interpretation of the book of revelation by william hendriksen. William hendriksen signed his first contract for the ntc series with baker book house in 1952 and when he passed away thirty years later he had completed more than half the set. See all books authored by william hendriksen, including more than conquerors, and survey of the bible.
The baker new testament commentary set william hendriksen. In each case, the parallel sections consider the time period from the first to the second comings of christ. The editorial committee at baker asked me to continue authoring the series and eventually complete it. It is now entirely eclipsed by more recent commentaries. The book of revelation is jewish apocalyptic literature and must be treated as such to be properly interpreted and explained. Hendriksen begins the book with chapters providing a general analysis, unity and diversity, symbolism found, and an overview of the basis for interpretation. Pdf more than conquerors an interpretation of the book of. The language the language of the book of revelation is primarily that of symbolism. He was born in tiel, gelderland, but his family moved to kalamazoo, michigan in 1911.
William hendriksen 18 november 1900 12 january 1982 was a new testament scholar and writer of bible commentaries. The system of interpretation of the book of revelation which seems most satisfactory to me though it is not without its difficulties is that known as progressive parallelism, ably defended by william hendriksen in more than conquerors, his commentary on revelation. Listen to other hendriksen recordings on romans, luke and philippians. My hope and prayer is that this new ebook will help to bring clarity such that more christians will come to embrace the simplistic beauty of the book of revelation. The seven parallel sections of the book of revelation.
There are a number of other helpful commentaries on the book of revelation including those by robert mounce, ben witherington, g. Hendriksen was a christian reformed pastor and professor at calvin theological seminary he died in 1982. With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, this classic interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and source of inspiration for generations. While many find the book of revelation confusing and scary, william hendriksen begins his commentary describing it as serenely simple, yet beautiful in its very simplicity. An interpretation of the book of revelation 9780801018404 by william hendriksen. With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, this treasured interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and source of inspiration for generations. William hendriksen was born in tiel, gelderland, in the netherlands in november 1900, but his family moved to kalamazoo, michigan in 1911. The fuller rendering of the apostles victory cry in romans 8we are more than conquerors through him who loved usreverberated in william hendriksens tenacious labors to interpret gods word with clear, rich, and irenic exposition.
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