The Revelation of John, with Notes, Critical, Explanatory, and Practical

by Henry Cowles

Publisher:

D. Appleton and Company

, 1871

Overview

Revelation is one of the most complicated books of the Bible, and has spawned wild interpretations. In his commentary on the book, Henry Cowles shows that Revelation was written to a people undergoing persecution. Its writer was in exile, Christians were being martyred, and the people to whom he wrote lived in intense fear. Revelation offered its readers—then and now—apocalyptic and prophetic visions of comfort, hope, and Christ’s glorious return. In addition to contextual issues, Cowles also discusses the symbols in Revelation, seeking to understand the events of the present in light of God’s promises and prophecies. This volume concludes with an appendix on the possibilities of prophetic interpretation.

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Key Features

• Examines the symbols in Revelation
• Presents an essential commentary for today’s readers
• Links all Scripture passages to the Bibles in your library

Product Details

• Title: The Revelation of John; With Notes, Critical, Explanatory, and Practical
• Author: Henry Cowles
• Publisher: D. Appleton and Company
• Print Publication Date: 1871
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 254
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Revelation › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:COWLES87REV
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T17:48:56Z

About Henry Cowles

Henry Cowles was a professor at Oberlin College. He served as professor of languages from 1835 to 1837, professor of ecclesiastical history and pastoral theology from 1837 to 1840, professor of Old Testament literature from 1840 to 1848, and a lecturer on prophecy and biblical introduction from 1869 to 1878. He also served as editor of the Oberlin Evangelist from 1844 to 1862, where he promoted the efforts of the college and helped spread its theological ideals. While at Oberlin, Cowles advocated for African Americans during the decades preceding the Civil War, and promoted racial equality not only in academic settings, but also in his publications.

In 1863, at the age of 60, Cowles began writing his commentary on the Bible, and worked on the project nearly every day for 17 years. He also spoke and wrote widely on prophecy, biblical interpretation, and the practical application of the Bible for ordinary readers. He died in 1881.