The Book of Revelation

Introduction to the Book of Revelation:

• The Book of Revelation within the NT Canon
• A Literary and Historical Overview of Revelation
• NAB Introduction and Full Text of Revelation (from USCCB)

Various Study Guides for the Book of Revelation:

• Lectionary Readings from the Book of Revelation
   

• Definition of "Apocalypse" and Related Words

• Some Outlines of the Book of Revelation

• The Purpose and Historical Context of the Book of Revelation

• Sets of Seven in the Book of Revelation

• Number Symbolism in the Book of Revelation

• The Number of the Beast: Some Fun with 666

• Art, Images and Materials related to the Book of Revelation

• Map of the Seven Churches/Cities of Revelation

• PPT: The Book of Revelation: The Biblical Grande Finale - access restricted to current students, due to the use of copyrighted images

Some Issues with the Book of Revelation:

• (coming soon)

Questions for Review and Discussion:

• What is an “apocalypse” (as a literary genre)? What are some of the main features of ancient apocalypses? What is the overall purpose of such writings?
• Who were some of the early Christian leaders named John? What are some of the main arguments as to whether the Book of Revelation was, or was not, written by the same person who wrote the three Epistles and/or the Gospel according to John?
• What do we know about the social and historical context of this book? What was going on in Asia Minor in the late first century, when this book was most likely written?
• What do the letters in Rev 2–3 tell us about the early Christian churches in Asia Minor?
• As you read the entire Book of Revelation, which verses or passages surprised you, disturbed you, or inspired you the most? Why?
• How is the Book of Revelation comparable to modern science-fiction books or movies? Make a list of similarities and differences in content, purpose, style, symbolism, etc.
• How are the teachings of the Book of Revelation still applicable for people who live fairly comfortable and secure lives today, without experiencing much religious persecution?

For Further Reading and Study:  

• Some Recent COMMENTARIES:
  1. Brown, Raymond E. An Introduction to the New Testament. New York: Doubleday, 1997. - "The Book of Revelation (The Apocalypse)" (pp. 773-813).
     
  2. Moloney, Francis J. The Apocalypse of John: A Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2020.
  3. Moloney, Francis J. Reading Revelation at Easter Time. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2020.
  4. Fanning, Buist M. Revelation. ZECNT. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2020.
  5. Metzger, Bruce M., and David A. Desilva. Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation: Revised Edition. Nashville: Abingdon, 1993; 2006; 2019.
  6. Tonstad, Sigve K. Revelation. Paideia Commentaries. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2019.
  7. Koester, Craig R. Revelation and the End of All Things. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001; second edition, 2018.
  8. Thomas, John Christopher, and Frank D. Macchia. Revelation. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2016.
  9. Williamson, Peter S. Revelation. Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2015.
  10. Beale, Gregory K. The Book of Revelation: A Shorter Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2015.
  11. Koester, Craig R. Revelation: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. Anchor Yale Bible, v. 38a. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2014.
  12. deSilva, David A. Unholy Allegiances: Heeding Revelation's Warning. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2013.
  13. Fee, Gordon D. Revelation: A New Covenant Commentary. The Lutterworth Press, 2013.
  14. Gregg, Steve. Revelation, Four Views: A Parallel Commentary. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2013.
  15. Mangina, Joseph L. Revelation. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2010.
  16. Morris, Leon. Revelation: An Introduction and Commentary. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 2009.
  17. Resseguie, James L. The Revelation of John: A Narrative Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009.
  18. Wilson, Mark. Revelation. Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007.
  19. Boxall, Ian. The Revelation of Saint John. Black's New Testament Commentaries. London: A&C Black, 2006.
  20. Cory, Catherine A. The Book of Revelation. NCBC 12. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2006.
  21. Blount, Brian K. Can I Get a Witness? Reading Revelation through African American Culture. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2005.
  22. Weinrich, William C., ed. Revelation. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture, NT 12. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2005.
  23. Kovacs, Judith, and Christopher Rowland. Revelation: The Apocalypse of Jesus Christ. Blackwell Bible Commentaries. Malden, MA: Blackwell, 2004.
  24. Witherington, Ben, III. Revelation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003.
  25. Koester, Craig R. Revelation and the End of All Things. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001.
  26. Prigent, Pierre. Commentary on the Apocalypse of St. John. Transl. by Wendy Pradels. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2001.
  27. Reddish, Mitchell G. Revelation. Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary. Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys, 2001.
  28. Keener, Craig S. Revelation. NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000.
  29. Malina, Bruce J. and John J. Pilch. Social-Science Commentary on the Book of Revelation. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2000.
  30. Smith, Robert H. Apocalypse: A Commentary on Revelation in Words and Images. Illustrations by Albrecht Dürer. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2000.
  31. Beale, Gregory K. The Book of Revelation: A Commentary on the Greek Text. NIGTC. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999.
  32. Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
  33. Murphy, Frederick James. Fallen is Babylon: The Revelation to John. New Testament in Context. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 1998.
  34. Rowland, Christopher C. "The Book of Revelation: Introduction, Commentary, and Reflections." Pages 12:503-743 in The New Interpreter's Bible (ed. L.E. Keck; Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1998).
  35. Aune, David E. Revelation. 3 vols. Word Biblical Commentary 52A-C. Dallas, TX: Word, 1997-98.
  36. Talbert, Charles H. The Apocalypse: A Reading of the Revelation of John. Louisville, KY: Westminster/John Knox, 1994.
  37. Harrington, Wilfrid J. Revelation. Sacra Pagina 16. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1993.
  38. Boring, M. Eugene. Revelation. Interpretation. Louisville, KY: John Knox Press, 1989.
       
• Select Recent STUDIES:
  1. Boxall, Ian. Christ in the Book of Revelation. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2021.
  2. Braaten, Mark. Come, Lord Jesus: A Study of Revelation. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2007; new edition, 2018.
  3. Nusca, A. Robert. The Christ of the Apocalypse: Contemplating the Faces of Jesus in the Book of Revelation. Steubenville, OH: Emmaus Road Publ., 2018.
  4. Kiel, Micah D. Apocalyptic Ecology: The Book of Revelation, the Earth, and the Future. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2017.
  5. O'Hear, Natasha, and Anthony O'Hear. Picturing the Apocalypse: The Book of Revelation in the Arts over Two Millennia. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015.
  6. deSilva, David A. Unholy Allegiances: Heeding Revelation's Warning. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2013.
  7. Kraybill, J. Nelson. Apocalypse and Allegiance: Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2010.
  8. Mathews, Susan Fournier. The Book of Revelation: Question by Question. New York: Paulist, 2009.
  9. Isaac, Gordon L. Left Behind or Left Befuddled: The Subtle Dangers of Popularizing the End Times. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2008.
  10. Nichols, William C. I Saw the World End: An Introduction to the Bible's Apocalyptic Literature. New York: Paulist, 2007.
  11. Carey, Greg. Ultimate Things: An Introduction to Jewish and Christian Apocalyptic Literature. St. Louis: Chalice Press, 2005.
  12. Doyle, Stephen C. Apocalypse: A Catholic Perspective on the Book of Revelation. St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2005.
  13. Rhoads, David, ed. Every People and Nation: The Book of Revelation in Intercultural Perspective. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2005.
  14. Lewis, Scott M., S.J. What Are They Saying about New Testament Apocalyptic? New York: Paulist, 2004.
  15. Barr, David L., ed. Reading the Book of Revelation: A Resource for Students. Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2003.
  16. Wenig, Laurin J. The Challenge of the Apocalypse: Embracing the Book of Revelation with Hope and Faith. New York: Paulist, 2002.
  17. Duff, Paul B. Who Rides the Beast? : Prophetic Rivalry and the Rhetoric of Crisis in the Churches of the Apocalypse. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.
  18. Friesen, Steven J. Imperial Cults and the Apocalypse of John: Reading Revelation in the Ruins. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.
  19. Faley, Roland J. Apocalypse Then and Now: A Companion to the Book of Revelation. New York: Paulist, 1999.
  20. González, Justo L. For the Healing of the Nations: The Book of Revelation in an Age of Cultural Conflict. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 1999.
  21. Hahn, Scott. The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth. New York: Doubleday, 1999.
  22. Howard-Brook, Wes. Unveiling Empire: Reading Revelation Then and Now. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 1999.
  23. Moyise, Steve. The Old Testament and the Book of Revelation. SJSNT 115. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1995.
  24. Bauckham, Richard. The Climax of Prophecy: Studies in the Book of Revelation. Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1993.
  25. Bauckham, Richard. The Theology of the Book of Revelation. New Testament Theology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993.
  26. Wainwright, Arthur W. Mysterious Apocalypse: Interpreting the Book of Revelation. Nashville: Abingdon, 1993.
  27. Schüssler Fiorenza, Elizabeth. Revelation: Vision of a Just World. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1991.
  28. Thompson, Leonard. The Book of Revelation: Apocalypse and Empire. New York: Oxford University Press, 1990.
  29. Kealy, Sean P. The Apocalypse of John. Message of Biblical Spirituality, NT 15. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1987.
  30. Corsini, Eugenio. The Apocalypse of John: The Perennial Revelation of Jesus Christ. 1983; reprinted Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2019.
      
      
• Bibliographies:
  • Porter, Stanley E., and Andrew K. Gabriel. Johannine Writings and Apocalyptic: An Annotated Bibliography. Leiden; Boston: Brill, 2013.
  • Muse, Robert L. The Book of Revelation: An Annotated Bibliography. New York: Garland, 1996.
     
• Apocalyptic and Millennial Websites - a collection of links on the Book of Revelation and Apocalyptic literature