In this introduction to Revelation, we explore how history, culture, and imagination collide to shape some of the most popular End Times interpretations. We break down four major approaches to the book—without taking sides—and unpack Revelation’s genre, authorship, and powerful themes like God’s victory over evil. The goal? To take you from confused to confident. No conspiracy theories here—just serious biblical study. Tune in, and you’ll never read Revelation the same way again.
Books to aid your Revelation journey:
Start Here:
Richard Bauckham, "The Climax of Prophecy"
Richard Bauckham, "Theology of the Book of Revelation (New Testament Theology)"
John Collins, "The Apocalyptic Imagination: An Introduction to Jewish Apocalyptic Literature"
N.T. Wright, "History and Eschatology: Jesus and the Promise of Natural Theology"
N.T. Wright, "Revelation for Everyone (The New Testament for Everyone)"
Craig S. Keener, "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament"
Also Helpful:
Steve Gregg, "Revelation: Four Views, A Parallel Commentary, Revised & Updated Edition"
Eugene Peterson, "Reversed Thunder: The Revelation of John and the Praying Imagination"
Marcus Bockmuehl, "Revelation and Mystery in Ancient Judaism and Pauline Christianity"
Michael Heiser, "The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible"
The Conversion of the Imagination: Paul as Interpreter of Israel's Scripture
Amazon Link J. Richard Middleton, "A New Heaven and a New Earth: Reclaiming Biblical Eschatology"
Timothy Beal, "The Book of Revelation: A Biography (Lives of Great Religious Books)"
Miroslav Volf, "The Home of God: A Brief Story of Everything (Theology for the Life of the World)"