It was certainly providential that a scholar of the level of simon kistemaker was around to finish the new testament commentary begun years earlier by wm. 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. Exposition of galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians, and philemon. Books by william hendriksen author of more than conquerors. Hendriksen adopted very definite and sane principles of interpretation and clearly.
Baker academic is pleased to announce the availability of the entire new testament commentary 12 volume set by william hendriksen and simon j. Gregg also classifies william hendriksens commentary as essentially spiritualidealist in character, with some preterist or historicist elements page 45. Solid scholarship and simplicity are combined, making this commentary. I cannot point to a single commentary with which i agree entirely. He began the new testament commentary series in 1952 with the. This commemorative edition includes a biographical. Exposition of the book of revelation new testament. William hendriksen was born in tiel, gelderland, in the netherlands in november 1900, but his family moved to kalamazoo, michigan in 1911. This book is a fantastic overview of the many themes of the apocalypse. George eldon ladd is a futurist who believes that the correct method of interpreting revelation is the blending of the preterist and futurist methods page 46, but he also in. Hendriksen was awarded a posthumous gold medallion book award for his commentary on romans.
Since hendriksens death in 1982, the series has been continued by simon j. In form, symbolism, purpose, and meaning the book of revelation is beautiful beyond description, writes william hendriksen. Hendriksen s death in 1982, the series has been continued by simon j. New testament commentary exposition of the gospel according to john. An interpretation of the book of revelation hendriksen author. With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, william hendriksen s interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and a source of inspiration for generations. The most widelyaccepted position regarding the specific identity of this john is that he was the apostle of the same namethe son of zebedee and. Amillennial commentaries on revelation home best bible. In the midst of a weekly small group study through revelation, and as a frequent user of my new testament commentary largely penned by hendriksen, i was excited to see what he offered in the form of commentary on this book. Recently baker books released the 75th anniversary commemorative edition of hendriksen s classic exposition on the book of revelation, and i was really excited to pick it up. Hendriksen s interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and a source of inspiration for generations. Rejecting the sensationalism so common wth interpretations of the last book of the bible, the author takes. Dr william hendriksen treasures from the past this remarkable survey of revelation in one address is a rare recordings from the renowned bible commentator 19001982. The book of revelation is jewish apocalyptic literature and must be treated as such to be properly interpreted and explained.
An excellent commentary on a very difficult book of the bible. Dr william hendriksen commentary on revelations metropolitan. Hendriksen takes careful note of the kind of genre this book contains and interprets accordingly. The author of the book of revelation identifies himself simply as john 1. More than conquerors anniversary hendriksen, william. Recently baker books released the 75th anniversary commemorative edition of hendriksens classic exposition on the book of revelation, and i was really excited to pick it up.
He started the new testament commentary, and completed commentaries on half of the new testament books before his death in 1982. 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. 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. An interpretation of the book of revelation hendriksen. The late william hendriksen is always conservative and cautious in his interpreting and exegesis. This series was published by baker and completed by simon kistemaker after hendriksens death. Book description when william hendriksen died in 1982 he had established a reputation as an outstanding biblical commentator. William hendriksen author biography banner of truth usa. Now, studying the book of revelation in a bible study group, i purchased another copy of this book to help others to study. New testament commentary series hendriksenkistemaker 12. A stirring, heartwarming devotional survey from one who excelled in combining quality of scholarship with simplicity of expression. William hendriksen notes, the very fact that the author of the apocalypse merely calls himself john indicates that he was very wellknown. An interpretation of the book of revelation, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site.
Dr hendriksen s careful commentary on the book of revelation has served for generations as a reliable guide to this most perplexing part of scripture. He also translated the book of revelation for the new international version. Hendriksen studied at calvin college and calvin theological seminary before obtaining an s. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. I first learned about this book while living in australia in 1983. Since hendriksen s death in 1982, the series has been continued by simon j. He studied at calvin college and calvin theological seminary before obtaining an s. Caird, craig keener, leon morris, william hendriksen, simon kistemaker, vern poythress, and dennis johnson. My own understanding of the book is set forth in a very summary manner in the last chapter of my book from age to age a chapter that is not intended to be read until all of the other chapters have been completed. My hope and prayer is that this new e book will help to bring clarity such that more christians will come to embrace the simplistic beauty of the book of revelation. Like the other commentaries in this series, revelation is quite accessible to the layperson. It is prophetic narrative but it is also apocalyptic literature. More than conquerors by william hendriksen koorong.
The new testament commentary ntc series was begun by the late william hendriksen. William hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the apocalypse gradually to help christians understand that we are more than conquerors through christ who loved us. William hendriksen s most popular book is more than conquerors. More than conquerors by william hendriksen goodreads. I have been a christian for 35 years yet i have never read or heard a more encouraging, enlightening commentary on revelations as this interpretation which william hendricksen has presented. In the midst of a weekly small group study through revelation, and as a frequent user of my new testament commentary largely penned by hendriksen, i was excited to see what he offered in the form of commentary on this. Revelation 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Nov 03, 2015 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. Thessalonians, timothy and titus new testament commentary. Using sound principles of interpretation, william hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the apocalypse gradually, alw. With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, dr. His new testament commentary had become undoubtedly the foremost conservative and reformed commentary of the twentieth century. Continuing the fine scholarly work of hendriksen, kistemaker is responsible for that last several volumes of that commentary set, including the one on revelation. William hendriksen books list of books by author william.
William hendriksens interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid. Newell 1994, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. According to this view, the book of revelation consists of seven sections. Begun by william hendriksen, bakers new testament commentary has earned the acclaim and respect of reformed and evangelical scholars and pastors. New testament commentary series by william hendriksen. This straightforward interpretation makes a helpful resource for pastors, teachers, students, and anyone who desires a deeper understanding of the scriptures. Two volumes complete in one, luke new testament commentary, the new testament com. Hendriksen new testament commentaries banner of truth uk. The title of this book speaks more to what this book hopes to achieve, which references this biblical verse.
He was born in tiel, gelderland, but his family moved to kalamazoo, michigan in 1911. An interpretation of the book of revelation 9780801018404 by william hendriksen. Preparing a top 5 list of commentaries on the book of revelation is extremely challenging in a number of ways. Pdf more than conquerors an interpretation of the book.
Continuously in print since 1939, this acclaimed commentary on the book of revelation is a favorite of scholars and laypeople alike. The series includes commentaries on all four gospels and the majority of the epistles of paul. Buy thessalonians, timothy and titus new testament commentary new edition by hendriksen, william isbn. More than conquerors by william hendriksen 1 paperback. Progressive parallelism in revelation christian forums. After his death, simon kistemaker finished what hendriksen had left undone. For those who are tired of contemporary end time readings, annoyed at wacky interpretations of revelation, and wanting a sober well exegete of the bibles last book, then this book is a must read for. Whether you are a new or an experienced student of gods word, you will be enlightened by more than conquerors.
I used this book as a commentary as i was reading though revelation. Book description the new testament commentary by william hendriksen 19001982 began in 1954. Hendriksen gained most of his prominence through his commentaries. The big thing in this chapter is the little book open, which beyond any reasonable doubt is the new testament. The most widelyaccepted position regarding the specific identity of this john is that he was the apostle of the same namethe son of zebedee and brother of the apostle james. Combined repr of 1962 epistle to the philippians and 1964 epistles to colossians and philemon. William hendriksen has 65 books on goodreads with 2394 ratings.
This commemorative edition includes a biographical tribute of the prodigious author. An interpretation of the book of revelation by william hendriksen 20151103. Like the other commentaries in the ntc, revelation is written in a way that makes it accessible to the layperson. Kistemakers contributions include the commentary on revelation. An interpretation of the book of revelation by william hendriksen. Revelation 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. More than conquerors by william hendriksen is a wonderful exposition of the book of the revelation of jesus christ.
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. Of all the books ever heard of in the history of the world, there is only one small book continuing to remain open in spite of the most vigorous efforts of hell and the devil to close it, and deserving to receive the supernatural guardianship of one of gods most. Each volume offers fresh translation, repetition of. William hendriksen s interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and a source of inspiration for over two generations now. 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 18 november 1900 12 january 1982 was a new testament scholar and writer of bible commentaries. The book of revelation more than conquerers william hendricksen considered to be the classic commentary on the book of revelation from an amillennialidealist prespective. Exposition of thessalonians, the pastorals, and hebrews new testament commentary william hendriksen. William hendriksen, author of more than conquerors. More than conquerors kindle edition by hendriksen, william. Hendriksen covers purpose, theme, authorship, symbolism, and principles of interpretation, seeking to demystify and edify. While helpful, this does not go a long way in identifying with absolute certainty which john wrote the book. Hinds, a commentary on the book of revelation nashville.
Exposition of the whole bible 5 volumes web page by john trapp. The book the preterist archive of realized eschatology. 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. Verse 12 and i saw when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake. More than conquerors an interpretation of the book of revelation by william hendriksen.
Stirring devotional surveys of romans, philippians, luke and revelation with other gems william hendriksen published by the wakeman trust 2007. If there is one book beside the holy scriptures themselves that i would encourage believers and unbelievers alike to read it would be this one. See all books authored by william hendriksen, including more than conquerors, and survey of the bible. Bakers hendriksenkistemaker nt commentary 12 volumes.
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