The Revelation of Jesus Christ: A Commentary

No other New Testament book evokes the same fascination, produces wider divergence of interpretation, and is less understood than the book of the Revelation. The Bible was intended to be understood, the author maintains, and Revelation is no exception. Here then is a book for those who have been puzzled by the seals, trumpets, woes, plagues, and vials, for those who do not understand who the beast, the false prophet and the red dragon represent, and for those who want to know the meaning of the letters to the seven churches of our day.... The doctrine of "last things" which has received unprecedented attention in this century, together with other major themes of Scripture are consummated in this last book of the Bible. For this reason the interpretation of Revelation is essential to an understanding of current trends and the climax of history. The reader of Dr. Walvoord's book will gian a new appreciation of the tremendous themes of Revelation: the great tribulation, the conflict in heaven and earth, the victory of the Lamb and His followers, the second coming and the reign of Christ, and the new heaven and new earth. --- excerpts from book's flyleaf