Available from the tabernacle bookshop, isbn 9781870855624. With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, dr. William hendriksen books list of books by author william. Time will not be given here for the very few who would offer weak arguments rejecting the apostle johns authorship. William hendriksen was born in tiel, gelderland, in the netherlands in november 1900, but his family moved to kalamazoo, michigan in 1911. Hendriksen s interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and a source of inspiration for generations. Some have joked that there as many different outlines of the book as there are commentators. Many who labor through revelation get so immersed in the arguments that they miss the grand narrative revelation is tying a bow on.
With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, this classic interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and source of inspiration for generations. I first learned about this book while living in australia in 1983. An interpretation of the book of revelation by william hendriksen 1982, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. They are afraid of its terrifying and threatening language. This book is quite technical, so perhaps not for the beginne a brilliant, indepth analysis of the book of revelation. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The structure of the book of revelation is hotly debated among scholars. William hendriksen was a minister, professor, and new testament scholar, but he was perhaps best known for his excellent commentaries on several new testament books. It is prophetic narrative but it is also apocalyptic literature. In form, symbolism, purpose, and meaning the book of revelation is beautiful beyond description, writes william hendriksen. Whether you are a new or an experienced student of gods word, you will be enlightened by more than conquerors.
Caird, craig keener, leon morris, william hendriksen, simon kistemaker, vern poythress, and dennis johnson. More than conquerors commentary on revelation nodust by. Stirring devotional surveys of romans, philippians, luke and revelation with other gems. In each case, the parallel sections consider the time period from the first to the second comings of christ. Bowmans proposed structure of the revelation, evq 503 julyseptember 1978.
An excellent commentary on a very difficult book of the bible. An interpretation of the book of revelation 9780801018404 by hendriksen, william and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Hendriksen begins the book with chapters providing a general analysis, unity and diversity, symbolism found, and an overview of the basis for interpretation. Dec 01, 2014 in some circles, this book has been assigned almost legendary value, but one must assume that the reason lies, primarily, in the combination of sober interpretation and evangelical fervor, all of it easily accessible, at a time when evangelicals were not producing much of worth on revelation. The book the preterist archive of realized eschatology. An interpretation of the book of revelation 9780801018404 by william hendriksen.
From the awardwinning baker new testament commentary series hendriksen kistemaker, this is the volume on the book of revelation 2001 by simon j. My hope and prayer is that this new ebook will help to bring clarity such that more christians will come to embrace the simplistic beauty of the book of revelation. More than conquerors kindle edition by hendriksen, william. He was born in tiel, gelderland, but his family moved to kalamazoo, michigan in 1911.
William hendriksen signed his first contract for the ntc series with baker book house in 1952 and when he passed away thirty years later he had completed more than half the set. It is now entirely eclipsed by more recent commentaries. Using sound principles of interpretation, william hendriksen unfolds the mysteries of the. An interpretation of the book of revelation was first published in 1940 and has been rereleased by baker books in a 75th anniversary edition. William hendriksen author biography banner of truth usa. The seven parallel sections of the book of revelation. Listen to other hendriksen recordings on romans, luke and philippians. More than conquerors an interpretation of the book of revelation by william hendriksen. The outlines on this blog do not attempt to resolve the issue.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. See all books authored by william hendriksen, including more than conquerors, and survey of the bible. The bible on the life hereafter by william hendriksen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The system of interpretation of the book of revelation which seems most satisfactory to me though it is not without its difficulties is that known as progressive parallelism, ably defended by william hendriksen in more than conquerors, his commentary on revelation. An interpretation of the book of revelation by william hendriksen overview with an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, this classic interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and source of inspiration for generations. While many find the book of revelation confusing and scary, william hendriksen begins his commentary describing it as serenely simple, yet beautiful in its very simplicity.
The language the language of the book of revelation is primarily that of symbolism. For those who are tired of contemporary end time readings, annoyed at wacky interpretations of revelation, and wanting a sober well exegete of the bibles last book, then this book is a must read for. Hendriksen is able to retain the overarching appeal to scripture instead of chasing too many rabbit trails, which makes more than conquerors a refreshing read on revelation, a book full of numbers, symbols, and. Originally published in 1940, william hendriksen s more than conquerors stands as one of the classic commentaries on the book of revelation available that combines excellent scholarship and a style that makes it accessible to the layman. Pdf more than conquerors an interpretation of the book of. The book of revelation is jewish apocalyptic literature and must be treated as such to be properly interpreted and explained. More than conquerors by william hendriksen 1 paperback. Hendriksen was a christian reformed pastor and professor at calvin theological seminary he died in 1982.
These talks have been published in the book halfhours with william hendriksen. One would be hardpressed to interpret the book literally, though some have attempted to take such an. With an uninterrupted printing history since it was first published in 1939, this treasured interpretation of the book of revelation has served as a solid resource and source of inspiration for generations. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading more than conquerors. Hendriksen s book is a refreshing change from those of contemporary authors trying to fit todays headlines into revelation s scenes. An interpretation of the book of revelation kindle edition by william hendriksen. The fuller rendering of the apostles victory cry in romans 8we are more than conquerors through him who loved usreverberated in william hendriksens tenacious labors to interpret gods word with clear, rich, and irenic exposition.
William hendriksen 18 november 1900 12 january 1982 was a new testament scholar and writer of bible commentaries. More than conquerors by william hendriksen is a wonderful exposition of the book of the revelation of jesus christ. Strand, the eight basic visions in the book of revelation, auss 251. This book presents the reformed view of johns revelation.
Hendriksen takes careful note of the kind of genre this book contains and interprets accordingly. Pdf more than conquerors an interpretation of the book. The late william hendriksen is always conservative and cautious in his interpreting and exegesis. Now, studying the book of revelation in a bible study group, i purchased another copy of this book to help others to study. Kistemaker select your download version on the right. This straightforward interpretation makes a helpful resource for pastors, teachers, students, and anyone who desires a deeper understanding of the scriptures. The baker new testament commentary set william hendriksen.