The Consummation of the Ages (A.D. 70 and the Second Coming in the Book of Revelation) - Hardcover

Kurt M. Simmons

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 097280630X ISBN 13: 9780972806305

Publisher: Bimillennial Peterist Association, 2003

Synopsis

Through careful, verse-by-verse analysis of Revelation and related texts, and appeal to the larger themes and archetypes of God's redemptive purpose, The Consummation of the Ages shows that Christ's Second Coming, the end of the world, and resurrection of the dead wee fulilled in teh events culminating in the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. The Consummation of the Ages also looses the riddle of Revelation Twenty, demolishing the age old error of a single millennium, and demonstrates by clear, concise argument that two millennia, unrelated in time and event, are contemplated by the text, as was also taught by John Wesley and Joseph Bengel.

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About the Author

The author holds a juris doctorate and is licensed to practice law. He left law to answer the "call" and has served in the ministry across the United States. He is preseiden tof the Bimillennial Preterist Association, and organization devoted to advancing Preterist eschatlogy; he has numerous published articles, and has makde many television and radio appearances in his capacity as both lawyer and minister. Simmons presently resides in Carlsbad, NM, with his wife and five children.

Review

Finally, a verse by verse commentary on the book of Revelation that we full preterists can recommend without reservations! Before Kurt Simmons The Consummation of the Ages was published, I probably would have recommended The Days of Vengeance by David Chilton to those wanting a verse by verse study of  John s apocalypse. However, Chilton s book is from a partial preterist viewpoint. It simply does not go far enough. Simmons book has no such flaws. It plants us squarely in an fully consummated New Covenant. Furthermore, Chilton s book could get a little tedious if you ask me. I had no such feelings about The Consummation of the Ages. It is well written and concise even at 428 pages.   Simmons takes a bimillennial approach to difficult passages in Revelation chapter 20. This may sound odd to some folks. Two millennial periods in Revelation? Yet, Simmons makes a very convincing argument that his view is sound. He puts one 1000 year period during the time that Satan (The Dragon) is bound that the church might take the gospel to the ends of the earth. This period extends from the end of first great persecution that arose through the likes of Saul to the beginning of persecution under Nero. The second 1000 years is the reign of the saints and the martyrs in Paradise from Abel to the general resurrection. This interpretation seems to iron out some textual difficulties that other viewpoints cannot.   Simmons also takes the stance that the opposition that comes against the church in the book of Revelation is both Roman and Jewish, and he does so in a most convincing manner. Some preterists believe that the last days persecution in John s apocalypse is purely Jewish. However, those who take this view will have difficulty with the evidence The Consummation of the Ages presents.   If you have been waiting for a sound verse by verse analysis of the book of Revelation from a full preterist perspective, your wait is over. Go get The Consummation of the Ages. It is a truly great work. - Doug Reed, New Jerusalem Community --Doug Reed, New Jerusalem Community

Your pieces on Bimillennialism are settling lots of issues that have  troubled me for years. Your clarity of mind and simplicity of expression seem to me inspired. Your symbolic interpretations are right on, and each is supported by more than enough scriptural witness. Consummation of the Ages is already THE important commentary to reconcile history with the Bible. Tupper Saussy, author of Miracle on Main Street --Tupper Saussy, author of Miracle on Main Street

I have finished a careful reading of your book on Revelation. I find your book to be a superb piece of analysis. I agree with your interpretation on many points and can truthfully say that I have rarely enjoyed a book as much as I did this one. Your ability to relate Revelation to other books of the Bible is very impressive. The Bimillennial interpretation of Rev 20 makes a lot of sense to me.  Had I read your book before I finished writing mine, I would have altered my treatment of Revelation considerably. If I am able to do a follow-up or second edition of my book, I shall be drawing on your insights. John S. Evans, author of The Four Kingdoms of Daniel: A Defense of the Roman Succession with AD 70 Fulfillment. --John S. Evans, author of The Four Kingdoms of Daniel: A defense of the Roman succession with AD 70 Fulfillment

Edition details

• Publisher: Bimillennial Peterist Association
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 097280630X
• ISBN 13: 9780972806305
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 465
• Illustrator: Albrecht Durer