Revelation (Westminster Bible Companion Series)

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Few books of the Bible have had a reversal of fortune as strange as the book of Revelation. Written originally to offer comfort and hope, to aid those trying to understand their faith, and to be read aloud in church, today it is viewed by many readers as shrouded in mystery and obscurity, rife with elusive symbolism involving numbers and beasts. As perhaps the epitome of apocalyptic literature, Revelation has been understood by many Christians as a blueprint for the course of human history, for the end of the world, or for both.Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez and Justo Gonzalez, two foremost historians, offer readers a highly accessible commentary designed for clergy, laity, and adult study groups, yet of significant value to scholars and students as well. Their insightful analysis yields new understanding of this challenging book.