The Apocalypse of St. John: A Commentary on the Greek Version (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James J. L. Ratton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331069059 ISBN 13: 9780331069051

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A scholarly yet accessible guide to the Apocalypse of S.

John, anchored in the Greek text and historical context.

This volume presents a careful, methodical study of Revelation, explaining its imagery, structure, and themes with a focus on how the author’s world shaped the text. It blends manuscript detail, historical background, and careful exegesis to illuminate the book’s dramatic vision.

• Learn how the author places the Revelation in its own time, including Jewish and Roman settings.
• Explore the symbolism of the seals, horses, and visions and what they might have meant to ancient readers.
• See how the book’s structure supports its message, from the seven churches to the final judgment.
• Understand editorial decisions, dating questions, and the place of scriptural interpretation in this commentary.

Ideal for readers of theology, biblical studies, and religious history who want a clear, grounded analysis of a complex text.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331069059
• ISBN 13: 9780331069051
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 435