The introduction surveys and evaluates recent studies, which have been divided over the issue of whether or not john uses the old testament with sensitivity to its original literary context. The evidence of this pattern is noted through a careful examination of similarities between the old testament and the book of revelation. The old testament in the book of revelation paperback 1976 by ferrell jenkins author 5. However, there was no person called malachi, because the word malachi actually means messenger and is. The date of the writing of revelation is important. Dominion press, 1987, 26 2 the book of revelation depends on the old testament much more than does any other new testament book. The old testament in the book of revelation ferrell jenkins on. The old testament in the book of revelation book, 1984. The book of revelation has long been one of the bibles most difficult books to grasp. The use of the old testament in the book of revelation. Johns use of the old testament in revelation logos. Ferrell jenkins feedback if you notice something which seems strange, is wrong, or if you have a tip about a new scholarly book or article on the book of revelation the apocalypse, dont hesitate to let me know. If you have an interest in the book of revelation you will enjoy studying the authors new book on the old testament in the book of revelation.
Ferrell jenkins, the old testament in the book of revelation temple terrace, fl. The old testament in the book of revelation paperback 1984 by ferrell jenkins author 5. Other english versions use a variety of spellings including bethshan. The book of revelation is a fitting finale to the new testament, but what exactly are its old testament antecedents. According to ferrell jenkins, in his book studies in the book of revelation p. The old testament in the book of revelation 9780801050725 by jenkins, ferrell and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The purpose of the writer is not to cover up the message but rather through a series of visions, and. Christian members please remember to read the statement of purpose threads for each forum within christian congregations before posting in the forum. The old testament in the book of revelation ferrell. Christians regard both the old and new testaments together as sacred. Whereas revelation was written while the christians were oppressed by the romans, the prophets isaiah, ezekiel, and daniel wrote while the jews where under babylonian domination. A place to stand florida college annual lectures feb. This fact alone should warn us that we cannot begin to fathom its meaning apart from a solid grasp of the bible as a whole. Ferrell jenkins author of the old testament in the book of revelation.
Revelation parallels, figures and typology in the old. Novum testamentum is the second part of the christian biblical canon, the first being the old testament. The old testament in the book of revelation foreword by homer hailey. This book, written by ferrell jenkins, has been widely distributed in english and other languages. Founder and director of ariel ministries there are over five hundred references to the old testament in the book of revelation. Resources on the book of revelation ferrells travel blog. The following is a list of such references, but it makes no claim to being exhaustive or complete. From the beginning to the end of revelation, god must have been guiding johns thinking and must have influenced him to use the old.
Isbn 9780801050725 9780801050725 softcover, baker book house, 1976 founded in 1997, has become a. History of research, use of the old testament tagged with. Jenkins, the old testament in the book of revelation. Burton coffman, the book of revelation, coffman commentaries. Jenkins, the ot in revelation revelation resources. The forums in the christian congregations category are now open only to christian members. Cogdill foundation publications, 1972 item description. It has far more references to the hebrew scriptures than any other new testament book.
This has some bearing on the date of the book of revelation. Beale explores the variety of ways john uses the old testament in the apocalypse. The old testament in the book of revelation hardcover january 1, 1972 by ferrell jenkins author, homer hailey foreword. The english standard version uses both bethshan and bethshean to identify this town. Allusions in revelation from old testament christian forums. Written exchange on the domitian persecution between arthur m. Introducing the book at the end of the bible worthy is the lamb. Old testament references in the book of revelation by. The kingdom was the high point of old testament prophecy and no prophet ever saw anything beyond that. The israelis call it beit shean, but english bible readers will know it as bethshan or bethshan. Book of the old testament written in 250bc answers. Ferrell jenkins, baker book house, grand rapids, michigan. The name jerusalem is used only three times in the book of revelation, in the following passages.
The last book of the old testament is the book of malachi. It is impossible to understand the book of revelation without a knowledge of its old testament origin. By ferrell jenkins the old testament in the book of revelation 190506 paperback ferrell jenkins on. The town is mentioned only a few times in the old testament. Other adult workbooks one stone biblical resources. The avenging of the apostles and prophets by arthur m. Descriptions of christ, titles of deity, and old testament imagery are discussed. We do our best to keep the links current, and we hope to be adding new information with regularity. He who overcomes, i will make him a pillar in the temple of my god, and he will not go out from it anymore. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the old testament in the book of revelation. The place of revelation in apocalyptic literature is considered as are the old testament books most frequently used in revelation. Frank pack, revelation parts 1 and 2, the living word, sweet publishing, 1965. For example, did john choose texts to meet the needs of the recipients or did his meditation on the scriptures give him a unique insight into their situation.
An introduction to the book of revelation i ferrell jenkins. Whilst revelation does not have a single direct quotation from the old testament there are hundreds of places where john alludes in one way or another to the old testament scriptures. A brief overview it is observed that revelation contains more references to the old testament books than any other document in the new testament. Beale diligently ferrets out the relationships between all manner of references, images, and echoes, covering such thorny questions as eschatology, the millennium, and grammatical solecisms. The remainder of the book looks at various ways in which john uses the old testament, and argues that there is a. This is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The old testament in the book of revelation subjects.
The purpose of the old testament allusions the place of the book of revelation in apocalyptic literature the times in which apocalyptic grew apocalyptic a reinterpretation of prophecy apocalyptic literature distinct the book of revelation illustrations from the book of revelation the four horsemen the sealing of the servants of god the great harvesting the overthrow of babylon an examination of old testament books most frequently used in the book of revelation daniel ezekiel jeremiah. The new testament discusses the teachings and person of jesus, as well as events in firstcentury christianity. However, the material found in the last two chapters is totally new. The biblical studies info page is a place on the internet where the serious bible student can find information on most areas of biblical study. This volume was originally presented as the authors thesis m. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of. Relation to the old testament, bible asked in tanakh and talmud, old testament what is the shortest book. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Ferrell jenkins is the author of the old testament in the book of revelation 3. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It was helpful to immediately grasp some of the larger. On the other hand, unlike other nt works, it doesnt contain any direct quotations, only allusions.
Ferrell jenkins, studies in the book of revelation, florida college bookstore, 1993. Ferrells travel blog commenting on biblical studies. The old testament in the book of revelation by ferrell jenkins. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In essence, revelation is complemented with old testament allusions. All of the books of the bible meet and end in the book of revelation. By ferrell jenkins the old testament in the book of. Old testament background of the book of revelation is examined in detail. His usage of the old testament is more than mere symbols its ideas and words appear throughout the. Background material for the date of the book of revelation. The value of the book of revelation is that it provides such framework. Apologetics press revelation and the old testament.
Matthew phelps discusses the liturgical feasts of the old testament in this first of three talks from our turning to gods word retreat of july, 2017 at conception abbey. Tenney, for example, identified 348 clear old testament references in the book of revelation. This book explores the relationship between the new context that john provides for his allusions and their context in the old testament. The use of the old testament in the book of revelation american.
This is the reason for so many references to the old testament. The use of old testament in the book of revelation. Surveying a range of modern perspectives on johns treatment of the hebrew bible, these volumes provide everything you need to make informed decisions about how to interpret. Bowman, book of revelation, the interpreters dictionary of the bible, ed. The old testament in the book of revelation by steve. In fact, of the 39 old testament books, one writer has found that revelation alludes to 24 of them. The old testament in the book of revelation ebook written by steve moyise.
There are many similarities between revelation and the old testament. What book of the old testament was written last answers. This collection sheds new light on the often mysterious apocalypse through a careful study of johns use of the old testament. Acknowledgments foreword homer hailey preface the old testament background of the book of revelation the number and analysis of old testament quotations the text used in the old testament allusions the purpose of the old testament allusions the place of the book of revelation in apocalyptic. On the one hand, it is saturated with old testament imagery. This was a brief book written for the layman, exploring some of the ot backgrounds of revelation. Our mission is to publish material that teaches the revelation of gods word as revealed in the bible.
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