The Joy of Hearing: A Theology of the Book of Revelation

by Thomas R. Schreiner, Thomas R. Schreiner (Editor), Brian S. Rosner (Editor)

Overview

In this installment in the New Testament Theology series, trusted scholar Thomas Schreiner walks readers step-by-step through the book of Revelation, considering its themes, symbolic imagery, and historical context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433571329
Publisher:	Crossway
Publication date:	11/30/2021
Series:	New Testament Theology
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.54(d)

About the Author

Thomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and associate dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Thomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and associate dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Brian Rosner (PhD, Cambridge) is principal of Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He previously taught at the University of Aberdeen and Moore Theological College. Rosner is the author or editor of over a dozen books, including Known by God: A Biblical Theology of Personal Identity. He is married to Natalie and has four children.

Table of Contents

List of Tables 9

Series Preface 11

Preface 13

Abbreviations 15

Introduction: The Truth Apocalyptically Revealed 17

1 The Deafness of Those Living on Earth 31

2 The Saints Hear and Heed 47

3 The Declaration That God Rules on His Throne 67

4 The Good News of the Lion and the Lamb 103

5 The Testimony of the Holy Spirit 141

6 The Promise of Blessing and the New Creation 149

7 Reigning with Christ for One Thousand Years 161

Epilogue 179

General Index 183

Scripture Index 191

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Believers, pastors, and students who look for a reliable guide to the last, and climactic, book of Scripture are superbly served by Tom Schreiner’s volume on Revelation. The Joy of Hearing prepares readers for an encounter with a text some deem to be the most difficult book in the Bible. This encounter focuses on the foundational and central theme of Scripture more generally: God’s people not only do well to listen to God in whom they believe, they also experience the joy of God’s holy presence and sustaining faithfulness even, and especially, in the midst of suffering while remaining committed to the sure hope of one day living in God’s very presence. Tolle, lege—take and read.”
—Eckhard J. Schnabel, Mary French Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; author, Paul the Missionary

“The church has always needed the message of the book of Revelation, but it is as urgent now as ever before. Yet many today find Revelation confusing and even intimidating. Enter Tom Schreiner, a scholar who has spent a lifetime in careful exegesis of the New Testament. In The Joy of Hearing, Schreiner uses his considerable skills to present the reader with an overview of Revelation’s message in a clear, winsome, and compelling fashion that is an absolute joy to read. His treatment is balanced and thoughtful, which displays a solid grasp of the central message of this vital biblical book. While it is possible that not everyone who reads this book will agree with the author on some minor details, it is impossible for anyone not to appreciate his warm and fair treatment of differing views and especially his presentation of the central truths of Revelation. This is the book’s great strength and makes it an indispensable guide for today’s church.”
—S. M. Baugh, Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Westminster Seminary California

“Tom Schreiner has provided a lucid and well-balanced overview of the book of Revelation—no small feat! He draws on the best contemporary scholarship treating the book but does not burden the reader with excessive scholarly debate. He is clear in his own convictions but charitable to those with whom he disagrees, and he is honest enough to admit when a given text remains perplexing. Anyone looking to understand the Apocalypse will greatly benefit from Schreiner’s discussion.”
—Sean M. McDonough, Professor of New Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; author, YHWH at Patmos