Revelation
By: introduction, translation, and commentary by J. Massyngberde Ford.
Contributors: Ford, J. Massyngberde
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: The Anchor Bible ;; 38; Bible.; v. 38.
Publisher: Doubleday
Published: 1975
Place of publication: Garden City, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 455
Subjects: Bible. N.T. Revelation -- Commentaries
Description: Dr. Ford addresses the seemingly infinite questions surrounding the book of Revelation. Issues of authorship, date, literary composition, theology, audience, purpose, and the meaning of John's now obscure symbolism occupy Ford throughout. Traditionally, Revelation is the final New Testament book, but its theology, imagery, and historical content suggest it might be the transitional link between the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Contrary to general scholarly opinion, Ford identifies the writer as the Hebrew prophet and forerunner of Jesus, John the Baptist, not John the Evangelist. She conjectures that the Baptist spread his fiery apocalyptic visions decades before the first Gospels were completed.

Along with a fresh new translation of the book, the author's insightful commentary and unique conclusions make for captivating reading. In light of both ancient writings and recent archaeological discoveries, Dr. Ford shows what this baffling work meant to first-century believers, and what it means for Christians today.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [58]-66.
Includes index.