A book on the theology of Revelation likely makes you ask, what is the author’s approach to prophecy, followed by you deciding if you find it interesting all based on that approach being in your lane. What would you think if I told you that you could have a fantastic book on Revelation’s theology and it made no difference at all what your interpretive preferences were? This volume is that book!

In fact, I’m sure Mr. Duvall and I do not agree in our approaches to prophecy and I love this book. I hardly can describe all I found that enlightened me and opened avenues that I will want to travel in future studies. All the volumes in this series so far are impressive, but this is one of the best. Perhaps it is the intense coverage of a smaller portion of Scripture. Perhaps it’s just the fascination of the Revelation. Whatever it is, it’s simply the case.

By the end of chapter 6 you have mostly covered areas typically found in a traditional introduction of a major commentary. When chapter 7 addresses grammar it delves into symbolic language. Some of us might believe not everything he finds symbolic actually is, but he gives nice coverage. The next chapter covers the prevalent use of the OT found in Revelation. Chapter 10 overviews the major interpretive systems that so often dominate discussions and he is gentle in his presentation.

Chapter 11 entitled “A Literary Theological Reading of Revelation” is a lengthy chapter of over 100 pages that gives what I guess we’d call a streamlined commentary. The learning and help in this compact section is impressive.

This work saves the best for last as the final section gives nine extraordinary chapters on the major theological themes. Again, no matter the interpretive grid you filter through, these themes are both profound and undeniable. If I had to pick a favorite, I guess I’d go with the one on worship. If you think about it, how pervasive worship is in Revelation.

I’ll be using this book for years to come. If you give this one a try, I think you might join me.

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