Zdravko stefanovic, phd adventhealth university ahu. A brief overview it is observed that revelation contains more references to the old testament books than any other document in the new testament. Ranko stefanovic is professor of new testament in the sda theological seminary, andrews university. Ranko stefanovic, and other professors and colleagues at andrews university theological. Ranko stefanovic books biography and list of works author. Guida allo studio personale della bibbia ebook written by ranko stefanovic. This has been a great book to share with my congregation. Revelation, the quarterly and present truth adventist today. And through it all, we see the astounding picture of a creator god. Dr ranko stefanovic is a lecturer at andrews university and the author of the book revelation of jesus christ which is regarded, within adventist church, as one of the primary text books for the. He has contributed articles to the anchor bible dictionary, new interpreters bible dictionary, andrews study bible, andrews bible commentary, seventhday adventist international bible commentary and seventhday adventist international biblical theological dictionary.
Stefanovic offers a serious effort to present a responsible exegesis of johns language in connection with that of the old testament prophets. Apr 16, 2020 dr ranko stefanovic is a lecturer at andrews university and the author of the book revelation of jesus christ which is regarded, within adventist church, as one of the primary text books for the. Ironically, the book titled apocalypse, meaning revelation or unveiling, has become a symbol of confusion and incomprehensibility. I particularly like the fact that dr stefanovic is able to use his knowledge of greek but, more than a knowledge of greek, an understanding of greek idiom to infuse the text with heightened meaning. See the newspaper article and picture of the metal below. Andrews university seventhday adventist theological seminary.
Bth, ma adventist international institute of advanced studies. When you finish this book, you will be ready for dr. Commentary on the book of revelation second edition. The term was used in ancient greek to refer to a messenger or ambassador. This is a great book for both scholars and the every day bible student. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. The meaning and message of the beatitudes in the sermon on the mount matthew 57 ranko stefanovic andrews university the sermon on the mount recorded in matthew 57 is probably one of the best known of jesus teachings recorded in the gospels. His command of the biblical languages and his vast knowledge of scripture are evident throughout the book. Jul 11, 2012 a wonderfully rich resource for the study of the book of daniel. Book of revelation bible book shelf 1q 2019 kindle. Commentary on the book of revelation, by ranko stefanovic doc. Revelation of jesus christ commentary on the book of revelation. The warrior messiah in scripture and intertestamental writings, by sookyoung kim this book first published 2010 cambridge scholars publishing 12 back chapman street, newcastle upon tyne, ne6 2xx, uk british library cataloguing in publication data a catalogue record for this book is available from the british library. Ranko stefanovic is professor of new testament at the seventhday adventist theological seminary at andrews university in berrien springs, michigan.
Commentary on the book of revelation, by ranko stefanovic. Ranko stefanovic biography ranko stefanovic biography and list of works ranko stefanovic books covid19 update. John koessler ministering spirits a ngels play an important role in the events that unfold in the book of revelation, and their very nameangelreveals something about their function. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Checking out, for some individuals become a need that is to. Dec 26, 2018 current revelation scholars such as jon paulien, ranko stefanovic, jacques doukhan, sigve tonstad, and kendra haloviakvalentine have built on the shoulders of their adventist predecessors such as hans larondelle, mervyn maxwell, and kenneth strand.
In this concise readers introduction, revelation expert ranko stefanovic makes it all plain and simple, leading readers chapter by chapter, section by section, scene by scene through this amazing panorama of cosmic war and glory. Plain revelation by stefanovic ranko free mobi epub ebooks download. Ranko stefanovic is the author of revelation of jesus christ 4. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. The format used in most contemporary commentaries, though, lends little room for charts. He also has a wonderful series on 3abn called revelation of the coming king. Commentary on the book of revelation, by ranko stefanovic mobipocket revelation of jesus christ. Bth, ma adventist international institute of advanced studies phd, andrews university. Ranko stefanovic does an excellent job going through the book of revelation in a concise and yet detailed manner.
The warrior messiah in scripture and intertestamental writings vii appendices. This fascinating, versebyverse study of the book of revelation is a program you must not miss. Ranko stefanovic books biography and list of works. Published on jul 30, 2018 this fascinating, versebyverse study of the book of revelation is a program you must not miss. Invest your time also for just few mins to check out a book revelation of jesus christ. Commentary on the book of revelation, by ranko stefanovic kindle d470. These theologians have challenged the traditional view and have proposed a new one. This versebyverse commentary offers a textfocused and christcentered approach to the book of revelation.
Charts on the book of revelation is a useful supplement to. Andrews university seventhday adventist theological. Effects of dating the ot books on the continuity between. Yet, for many christians, it is the most obscure book of the bible.
In a straightforward, no nonsense way, the author leads us chapter by chapter, section by section, scene by scene, through this amazing panorama of cosmic war and glory. Plain revelation by stefanovic ranko free ebooks download. Book of revelation bible book shelf 1q 2019 by ranko stefanovic. This is the first of the five discourses in matthew that. In its pages youll discover our sooncoming savior, along with gods forecast of the final events. Biblical studies andrews university press andrews university.
For these reasons, of all the books of the bible, revelation lends itself best to visualization in charts. Ranko stefanovic author of revelation of jesus christ. Current revelation scholars such as jon paulien, ranko stefanovic, jacques doukhan, sigve tonstad, and kendra haloviakvalentine have built on the shoulders of their adventist predecessors such as hans larondelle, mervyn maxwell, and kenneth strand. Ranko stefanovic on the revelation sabbath school quarterly. The author is faithful to his adventist heritage while entering into gracious dialogue with interpreters who do not share his views. Stefanovic has written popular and academic books and articles. In its pages youll discover our sooncoming savior, along with gods. Revelation of jesus christ commentary on the book of. For twelve years he taught religion in various countries of the asiapacific region and for another twelve years he taught at walla walla university. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read scuola del sabato 20191. Andrews university seventhday adventist theological seminary doctor of ministry program chmn743 prophetic preaching in the worship context 6 credits professor.
This seems strange for a book that claims to be a revelation of jesus christ. Ranko stefanovic holds a phd in the area of new testament with an emphasis on the book of revelation. The meaning and message of the beatitudes in the sermon on. Commentary on the book of revelation 2 by stefanovic, ranko isbn. In his commentary on the book of revelation, ranko stefanovic has provided a scholarly study of one of the most intriguing books of the bible. Revelation of jesus christ commentary on the book of revelation second edition adventist book center. Bert beach a sda representative to the catholic conference january 17, 2002, at the invitation of the vatican. In this concise readers introduction, revelation expert dr. Ranko stefanovic, associate professor of new testament at andrews university, is a wellloved teacher, popular speaker and author of scholarly articles.
This approach recommends itself to all who are searching for johns own intentions with his visions. The meaning and message of the beatitudes in the sermon. Oct 01, 2009 in his commentary on the book of revelation, ranko stefanovic has provided a scholarly study of one of the most intriguing books of the bible. Stefanovic offers a serious effort to present a responsible exegesis of johns language in connection with that of the old. For example, ranko stefanovic, with my encouragement, produced a massive commentary on revelation called revelation of jesus christ. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Appropriate for personal study and as a college and seminary text, this volume provides both indepth notes and layoriented exposition for use by scholars, students, pastors, and laypeople.
Of all the books in the bible, the book of revelation has provoked the most interest and curiosity. Hyveth williams, professor of homiletics, seventhday adventist theological seminary, is. Mcmickle has been married to peggy lorraine noble since 1975 and they have one son, aaron who resides with his wife in new york city. Committee and has appeared in seventhday adventist books. He completed his education in croatia, france, and the united states with the area of specialization in biblical languages and interpretation. In todays world, no other part of the bible inspires so much interest, speculation, sensationalism, and confusion as the book of revelation. Beach also visited rome may 18, 1977 when he gave a gold metal to the pope on behalf of the sda church. What the early and latter rain is all about ranko stefanovic. I spent hours of reading and needed study to understand the message that god intended us to get and i believe dr ranko has for both the scholar and the average student done outstanding job. The book you are reading, ranko stefanovics plain revelation, is a.