Dr. David E. Aune completes his thorough interpretative work on the Revelation of John in this third volume of his monumental commentary.

He has thereby produced the definitive exposition of the Apocalypse for this generation.

As in the previous two volumes, the bibliographies of the scholarly literature on each section of this enigmatic New Testament book are comprehensive, up to date, and fully engaged in the detailed textual notes that update and often supersede the poineering work of R. H. Charles. A meticuolous discussion of points of Greek syntax in the textual notes will help students who puzzle over the anomalies of grammar in the biblical author's use of Greek. The biblical and classical languages referred to in the text are translated into English to ensure a wide audience.

This volume explores the visions of the theocratic kingdom and millennial rule of Christ, along with the tantalizing descriptions of God's ultimate triumph and the church's destiny. The meaning of the rich imagery and symbolism is brought to light through a wide-ranging investigation of all possible sources. These embrace the ancient cultural traditions reflected in the literature of the Hebrew Bible, Second Temple Judaism, and the wider ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman world. Some of this original source material has come to scholarly attention only in recent years.

Dr. Aune's thoroughness also extends to detailed word studies in his verse-by-verse comment, illustrating the meaning of key Greek terms through an extensive citation of uses in both biblical and non-biblical literature. The needs of both pastors and students are met as Hebrew and Greek words are given in their English form, along with in-depth discussions aimed at the scholarly, community.

All readers who have puzzled over the mysteries of the Revelation of John will profit from the immense learning Dr. Aune displays in this accessible and comprehensive commentary.