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by Siegbert W. Becker (Author)
Perhaps no other book of the Bible has been so misinterpreted and misunderstood as the book of Revelation. Already in the early church, false teachers used this book to introduce millennialistic views into the theology of the church. False teachings about the book of Revelation still persist to this very day.
In Revelation: The Distant Triumph Song, Dr. Siegbert W. Becker rejects the historical-critical method of Bible interpretation and instead uses the grammatical-historical method. Following the original Greek text, he interprets Revelation's highly symbolic language in light of the book's own outline--and in keeping with what the rest of Scripture says.
As a lecturer and teacher of Bible courses, Becker knew the challenging nature of Revelation for his students and all Christians. His commentary is not meant only for scholars and pastors. It's written in a style anyone can follow and understand and addresses many of the questions about Revelation asked by seminary students in classrooms and laypeople in Bible study courses.
Author Biography
Dr. Siegbert W. Becker (1914-1984) was a Lutheran pastor and professor of theology. He attended Concordia Seminary (St. Louis, MO) and pursued additional studies at several other theological institutions, including Northern Seminary (Chicago, IL), from which he graduated as a doctor of theology. From 1969-1984, Dr. Becker served as professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (Mequon, WI). He authored numerous articles and books, including The Foolishness of God: The Place of Reason in the Theology of Martin Luther and Wizards that Peep.
