Towards Understanding Revelation

Category: 19th Century

  • 12/10/22 REVELATION 1:1a, PART 2

    12/10/22 REVELATION 1:1a, PART 2

    We’re continuing on with the commentaries of the 18th century. Here’s the first one: “The Latin Fathers term it the Revelation, and they do so with propriety: for matters before covered are revealed in this book. No prophecy in the Old Testament has this title: it was reserved for the Revelation of Jesus Christ in…

  • 10/1/22 FROM THE INTRODUCTIONS OF 19TH CENTURY BOOKS ON REVELATION, PART 4

    10/1/22 FROM THE INTRODUCTIONS OF 19TH CENTURY BOOKS ON REVELATION, PART 4

    Good morning all! Today we finish off the 19th century, starting with John (1805-1877) and Jacob (1803-1879) Abbott. These two brothers were both prolific writers, and they teamed up on the book: ILLUSTRATED NEW TESTAMENT — REVELATION, published in 1878 (which was posthumously for John). They provide us with a very no-nonsense quote: “…a great…