
audiobook
Foreword
Master-Thoughts upon the Revelation
Preface
Introduction
1. General Introduction.
2. The Title.
3. The Author.
4. The Unity.
5. The Date.
6. The Place.
This volume offers a clear‑headed exploration of the final book of the New Testament, presenting the insights of contemporary scholarship in language that a thoughtful reader of the English Bible can follow. It moves beyond the centuries‑old mystique that has often kept Revelation at a distance, aiming instead to illuminate its symbols and structure without demanding specialist expertise.
The author grounds the interpretation firmly in the world of Jewish apocalyptic literature, showing how the imagery of the ancient genre unlocks the meaning of John’s visions. By engaging with the latest critical studies and addressing the most contentious theories, the work balances rigorous analysis with an even‑handed, accessible tone, inviting readers to see the text as a coherent proclamation of divine triumph.
Ideal for students, clergy, and anyone curious about the book’s theological thrust, the commentary serves as a reliable companion that demystifies the “apocalypse” while respecting its profound spiritual depth.
Full title
A Bible School Manual: Studies in the Book of Revelation An introduction, analysis, and notes, containing a concise interpretation according to the symbolic view, numerous references to authorities, and general mention of other interpretations, with the text of the American revised version edited in paragraphs, for the use of Bible students An introduction, analysis, and notes, containing a concise interpretation according to the symbolic view, numerous references to authorities, and general mention of other interpretations, with the text of the American revised version edited in paragraphs, for the use of Bible students
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (622K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-12-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1851
A Presbyterian minister, physician, and missionary, he wrote with the calm, practical voice of a teacher. His best-known book on Revelation aims to guide Bible students through a difficult text with structure and clarity.
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