The Revelation of John the Apostle

by Richard D. Draper, Michael D. Rhodes

Overview

This commentary presents a comprehensive analysis of John’s book aided by the lens of LDS doctrine and Mormon experience. God delivered his messages in the form of images housed within discrete visions, with each symbol explaining, exposing or emphasizing various aspects of the message conveyed. The challenge is getting beyond the symbols to the represented realities. Information is drawn from all the Standard Works, the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible, and from modern Prophets and apostles. Even so, the best of world scholarship has not been overlooked. The full Greek text of the book is presented in sections along with King James Version and the authors’ new Rendition. The commentary contains translation notes and analysis of every verse.

Most important, the commentary emphasizes the primary focus of John’s work, “the revelation of Jesus Christ.” The commentary highlights the Apostle’s witness that is Jesus is the Lamb of God alive and active in these last days directing earthly affairs and preparing his Saints and the faithful so that the Father’s intentions will ultimately be accomplished.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781938896521
Publisher:	Deseret Book Company
Publication date:	04/05/2013
Series:	BYU New Testament Commentary Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Richard D. Draper is a Professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University, and was recently appointed as Director of the Religious Studies Center. He holds a Ph.D. in ancient history.

Brother Draper is a best-selling author of several books and has written numerous articles for the Ensign and other publications. He has participated in several panel discussions for KBYU, and has recently recorded a set of talk tapes on the Book of Revelation. Brother Draper has been a popular lecturer at Know Your Religion and Education Week for many years.

He and his wife, Barbara, are the parents of six children and reside in Lindon, Utah.

Michael D. Rhodes, associate professor of ancient scripture at BYU, received a BA in classical Greek from BYU, a BS in electrical engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology, and a MS in physics from the University of New Mexico. He studied Egyptology at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Oxford, as well as archaeology at the University of Utah. Rhodes has published many articles related to the Book of Abraham and has published a translation of some of the Joseph Smith papyri.