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  Revelation

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  Discover the world of sixteenth-century interpretation of Revelation

  Known as one of the most enigmatic books of the Bible, Revelation has sparked centuries of diverse theological debate, capturing the imaginations of Reformers navigating a time of immense upheaval. This volume, part of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture series, invites readers to engage with the perspectives of key Reformation-era theologians, offering a window into their reflections on prophecy, eschatology, and profound hopes for moral renewal.

  Guided by Rodney Petersen and Gerald Bray, this masterfully curated commentary guides readers through a wealth of early modern commentary on the book of Revelation, including voices across theological traditions Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, Radical, and Catholic. Much of the material including commentaries, sermons, treatises, and confessions?appears for the first time in English, providing pastors, scholars, and students with fresh perspectives on the text. Through their expert curation, Petersen and Bray expand our understanding of how Revelation has been interpreted historically, enlightening contemporary reflection and practice.

  This volume offers more than theological insights?it’s a resource for spiritual growth and deeper engagement, ideal for pastors seeking to invigorate their sermons or scholars aiming to broaden their knowledge of Reformation biblical interpretation.

  Key Features:

  *Reformation Insights on Revelation: Discover how sixteenth-century Reformers approached one of the Bible’s most provocative books, navigating interpretations from preterist to futurist, historicist to spiritualist.

  *Diverse Theological Voices: Read from Reformation commentators such as David Chytraeus and Heinrich Bullinger, as well as lesser-known figures.

  *Previously Untranslated Works: Engage with sermons, treatises, confessions, and commentaries appearing in English for the first time, enriching your understanding of Reformation theology.

  *Scholarly Depth: Expand your knowledge of early modern exegetical diversity while gaining fresh perspectives on apocalyptic literature.

  *Pastoral Utility: Equip your sermons with insights that connect Scripture’s historical richness to contemporary issues.

  Additional contents include:

  *A Guide to Using This Commentary
  *Introduction to Revelation
  *Map of Europe (Reformation Era)
  *Timeline of the Reformation
  *Biographical Sketches of Reformation-Era Leaders

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  Commentaries On Romans 1-2 Corinthians And Hebrews

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  But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead . . . Cyril of Alexandria (c. 378-444) was one of the most significant figures in the early church: bishop of the church, defender of orthodoxy, proponent of Alexandrian theology. Indeed, he is probably best known as the supporter of the term Theotokos (God-bearer) with regard to Mary in opposition to Nestorius during the early Christological controversies. But Cyril viewed himself, first and foremost, as an interpreter of Scripture. In this volume in IVP Academic’s Ancient Christian Texts series, Joel Elowsky and David Maxwell offer–for the first time in English–a translation of the surviving Greek and Syriac fragments of Cyril’s commentaries on four New Testament epistles: Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, and Hebrews. Abounding with Cyril’s insights regarding these canonical texts and biblical themes such as the triune nature of God, Christ’s sacrificial death, and justification, these commentaries are essential tools for understanding Cyril’s reading of Holy Scripture. Ancient Christian Texts is a series of new translations, most of which are here presented in English for the first time. The series provides contemporary readers with the resources they need to study for themselves the key writings of the early church. The texts represented in the series are full-length commentaries or sermon series based on biblical books or extended scriptural passages.

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  Commentarie On Job Hosea Joel And Amos

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  In this ACT volume, Thomas Scheck provides a new translation of Julian of Eclanum’s commentaries on Job, Hosea, Joel, and Amos. Gain insight into how early Christians read texts such as God’s speech to Job, Hosea’s symbolic representation of God’s unending love for a faithless Israel, Joel’s anticipation of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and Amos’s call for social justice.

  “Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind . . . ” Julian of Eclanum (c. 386-455) was the bishop of Eclanum, located in modern-day Italy. In this volume in IVP’s Ancient Christian Texts series, Thomas Scheck provides a new translation of Julian’s commentaries on the biblical books of Job and those of three Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, and Amos. Here, readers will gain insight into how early Christians read texts such as God’s speech to Job, Hosea’s symbolic representation of God’s unending love for a faithless Israel, Joel’s anticipation of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and Amos’s call for social justice. While Julian was a well-known leader among the Pelagians, whose theology was famously opposed by Augustine of Hippo and ultimately determined to be outside the bounds of the church’s orthodoxy, the Pelagian movement was a significant element within the early church. And although Julian’s Pelagianism does not fundamentally affect the commentaries presented in this volume, Christians can gain insight into the truths of Scripture by reading the text alongside others, even when-or perhaps especially when-we might disagree with other aspects of their beliefs.

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  James 1-2 Peter 1-3 John Jude

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  Let the wisdom of the early church inform your reading of Scripture! This helpful commentary parallels the RSV text with spiritual and intellectual insights from the early church fathers. Patristic commentators such as Eusebius, Irenaeus, Tertullian, and Origen bring rhetorical power and consensual exegesis to critical issues of Christian faith and practice, such as confronting heresies and persecution.

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