A Commentary on the Revelation of John
Overview
Revelation is at once the most difficult and most intriguing book of the New Testament. The complexity of the scholarly questions concerning its interpretation is matched only by the fascination Revelation evokes in modern-day Christians and by their ongoing interest in what this mysterious book actually proclaims regarding the future of the church and of humankind.
In this widely praised exposition of Revelation, George Eldon Ladd treats the Apocalypse as a true prophecy—one that reflects the situation of the church when the book was written as well as the situation the church will face at the time of the consummation of God’s redemptive plan.
Beginning with a brief introduction, Ladd discusses the subject of authorship, the date and historical setting of Revelation, and the various methods of interpretation (preterist, historical, idealist, and futurist) that have been applied to the book throughout history. The introduction is followed by an analytical outline of Revelation’s structure and Ladd’s verse-by-verse commentary. The entire work is marked by Ladd’s sensitivity to the needs of both general readers and scholars and by his concern for proclaiming the message of Revelation for our time.
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Key Features
- Explores the subject of authorship, the date and historical setting of Revelation
- Presents an analytical outline and verse–by–verse commentary
- Discusses the various methods of interpretation
Top Highlights
“The easiest identification of John’s scroll is that it contains the prophecy of the end events, including both the salvation of God’s people and the judgment of the wicked. It is God’s redemptive plan for the denouement of human history, the overthrow of evil, and the gathering of a redeemed people to enjoy the blessings of God’s rule.” (Page 81)
“This truth is well portrayed by John in the vision of the white horse. The rider is not Christ himself but symbolizes the proclamation of the gospel of Christ in all the world.” (Page 99)
“In John’s vision, the measuring of the temple, its inner courts, and those who worship there is a symbol of preservation and protection.” (Page 152)
“The beast then is the eschatological Antichrist who was foreshadowed in certain aspects of Rome, and in other totalitarian states as well.” (Page 177)
“Futurist. This method interprets Revelation largely as a prophecy of future events depicted in symbolic terms which lead up to and accompany the end of the world. The futurist view has taken two forms which we may call the moderate and the extreme futurist views. The latter is also known as Dispensationalism.” (Page 12)
Ladd has an amazing ability to explain simply and clearly something that is complex and opaque. He writes on the mysterious and complex Apocalypse lucidly, thoroughly, and very readably. . . . A very valuable interpretative aid to laypersons, pastors, and scholars alike.
—Christianity Today
This study merits several adjectives: careful, thorough, candid, lucid, discriminating. . . . A genuine achievement.
—Interpretation
Readers will find new insights into this difficult book and will profit by a careful reading of this commentary.
—Bibliotheca Sacra
- Title: A Commentary on the Revelation of John
- Author: George Eldon Ladd
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Publication Date: 1972
- Pages: 308
- Christian Group: Evangelicals
- Resource Type: Commentaries
- Topic: Revelation