E. W. Bullinger's Commentary on Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse (chapters 1-11), A novel interpretation
Description
Ethelbert William Bullinger (Dec. 15, 1837 – Jun. 6, 1913) was one of the most gifted and prolific Biblical scholars of his time. In his biography by Juanita Carey, E. W. Bullinger's ancestry is traced to Heinrich Bullinger, the Swiss Reformer. He enjoyed a long education and employment with numerous reputable establishments in the field of Biblical research. The accumulation of such knowledge led to many sermons, topical studies, and books still as popular today as they were a century ago.
While not advanced among most of his modern-day following, Bullinger subscribed to the doctrine of a pre-tribulational rapture (or that the Christian church will be gathered back to Christ before the tribulation). Bullinger incorporated this idea into a hyper-dispensationalism, teaching a fundamental distinction between Israel and the Church. Finally, Bullinger did not believe in British Israelism, which posits the lost ten tribes of Israel migrated into Europe to be called Caucasians. With so many present adherents of Bullinger differing somewhat from his ideas of a century ago, there is still much to glean from his writings.
The author of this volume has edited Bullinger’s commentary on the Book of Revelation in several useful ways including the dispelling of rapture notions (which alters the orders of the seals, trumps, and vials). Refining Bullinger’s method of verse referencing, this commentary includes the complete scripture. The format is simple and easy to follow, with all words of the Revelation styled in bold, supposition in regular font, and referenced scripture in blue.
This pleasing result is both an easy read and an in-depth study guide, fusing thorough reference material with insightful and timely topical annotations. This book makes for an invaluable addition to the library of anyone interested in E. W. Bullinger, Christian eschatology (i.e. "end-times"), or the overall theological understanding of the Holy Bible.
While not advanced among most of his modern-day following, Bullinger subscribed to the doctrine of a pre-tribulational rapture (or that the Christian church will be gathered back to Christ before the tribulation). Bullinger incorporated this idea into a hyper-dispensationalism, teaching a fundamental distinction between Israel and the Church. Finally, Bullinger did not believe in British Israelism, which posits the lost ten tribes of Israel migrated into Europe to be called Caucasians. With so many present adherents of Bullinger differing somewhat from his ideas of a century ago, there is still much to glean from his writings.
The author of this volume has edited Bullinger’s commentary on the Book of Revelation in several useful ways including the dispelling of rapture notions (which alters the orders of the seals, trumps, and vials). Refining Bullinger’s method of verse referencing, this commentary includes the complete scripture. The format is simple and easy to follow, with all words of the Revelation styled in bold, supposition in regular font, and referenced scripture in blue.
This pleasing result is both an easy read and an in-depth study guide, fusing thorough reference material with insightful and timely topical annotations. This book makes for an invaluable addition to the library of anyone interested in E. W. Bullinger, Christian eschatology (i.e. "end-times"), or the overall theological understanding of the Holy Bible.
