The book of Revelation perennially provokes outlandish futurist predictions proven patently false over time. Such prophecy failures leave the inquiring mind with a strong sense that the book of Revelation is nothing but a hoax, safely ignored and without contemporary relevance. The inevitable practical result, not only for church members, but for their ministers as well, is a canonical book stripped bare of canonical authority.In this volume, six contributors collectively attempt to provide a path toward recanonizing Revelation, reclaiming its authority and relevance through christological foundations. The result is a book not only useful in the collegiate and seminary classroom, but also for serious small-group Bible studies wanting to glean from Revelation something deeper than a fear of being "left behind."

Synopsis: New Testament Greek Primer has established itself among Greek instructors as a popular and dependable guide to the Greek of the New Testament, appreciated for its accuracy, coverage, and well-designed exercises. Students appreciate easy-to-read explanations, English grammar bridges, user-friendly layout, and copious tables, charts, and indexes. Retaining the basic form and content, the third edition builds on this solid reputation with enhanced discussion, organization, examples, and exercises. The appendix on English grammar aids English-challenged students. Pictures from the author's extensive travel overseas illustrate the ancient Greco-Roman context of the Greek New Testament. Other resources include language lessons elaborating translation and morphology issues, convenient vocabulary reviews anticipating vocabulary exams, an answer key, and indexes of vocabulary, principal parts, paradigms, and subjects. The method is deductive and the goal focused on grammar and exegesis. An early emphasis on the noun system transitions to the principal parts of the verb, followed by moods, infinitives, and participles. Two lessons on the MI-verb system conclude the work. Examples and exercises are taken directly from the Greek New Testament. Endorsements: "Gerald Stevens' New Testament Greek Primer is a superb textbook for guiding students along the journey of learning Koine Greek grammar . . . Incorporation into the text of material often relegated to a separate workbook enhances the value and usefulness of the Primer, a feature appreciated by my students. With the inclusion of supplementary material in the form of photographs and discussions of archaeological artifacts, Stevens facilitates the employment of the best practices for Koine Greek language instruction, demonstrating how the language 'lived' outside the New Testament text." --Richard Warren Johnson East Texas Baptist University "In this latest edition, Stevens advances his work still further in providing a solid foundation for anyone seeking to learn Koine Greek. Clearly written and accessible at every point, the text teaches itself. A masterful text by a master teacher " --Robert A. Bryant Presbyterian College "In this third edition, Gerald Stevens has produced a beginning Koine Greek Grammar that continues to be stellar with regard to both content and being user friendly. The copious tables, charts, listings, graphs, and photos make this one of the premier New Testament Greek grammars in terms of usefulness for both students and instructors. The organization is easy to follow and works through the various elements of Greek grammar in a manner that students can grasp and at a pace that they can handle." --Bill Warren New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Author Biography: Gerald L. Stevens is Professor of New Testament and Greek at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Description: New Testament Greek Intermediate is the companion volume to New Testament Greek Primer. The Intermediate text reviews grammar, expands vocabulary, and exposes the student to more New Testament context. Grammar review intends to consolidate gains from the Primer, but deepens the discussion, adds more illustrative paradigms, and includes more syntax. Vocabulary acquisition expands the Primer's frequency base of 50 or more times down to a frequency of 15 or more times, including second aorist forms. This vocabulary acquisition is divided by frequency into seven vocabulary lists ready for seven vocabulary exams. The exercises have longer passages both to increase the student's translation stamina and to bring more contextualization to bear on the act of translation. In addition, the text includes informative illustrations and graphics, beautiful layout, full indexes, a glossary, charts, paradigms, and principal parts for even more usability. By the end of this text, the student is thoroughly prepared for Greek exegesis and advanced courses on Greek syntax. Endorsements: ""Gerald Stevens' 'New Testament Greek Intermediate' follows the time-honored deductive approach to learning second-year Koine Greek. In addition to reviewing morphology, Stevens introduces the student to second-year syntactical issues without overwhelming him with third-year, exegetical concepts. His explanations are exact with copious examples from the New Testament that underscore the concepts. The self-contained homework exercises from the New Testament eliminate the need for purchasing an additional workbook. Stevens' intermediate grammar is a natural sequel to his Primer, also published by Cascade Books. For the professor looking for a true, intermediate Greek grammar, Stevens' will not disappoint your expectations."" --CRAIG PRICE Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek, and Associate Dean of Online Learning, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Stevens meets a special need with his New Testament Greek Intermediate grammar. The field is replete with introductory and advanced texts but few have addressed the needs of students in the middle. Stevens' text addresses that void, and no one has done it so well. This volume presents a readable, comprehensive overview of Greek grammar arranged topically, utilizing the latest research in linguistics, and there are ample exercises drawn from biblical texts marked by Stevens' pedagogical deftness. I highly recommend this text for students and teachers alike. -Robert A. Bryant, author of The Risen Crucified Christ in Galatians This student-friendly grammar masterfully guides students beyond basic Greek proficiency to translating an entire New Testament book. Students will welcome Stevens' clarity of presentation and his ability to engage them in the text. This volume both facilitates students' thorough review of Greek grammar as well as propels them forward to mastery of relevant nuances in translating the lingua franca of the early Christians. -Renate Viveen Hood, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies LeTourneau University Gerald Stevens' Greek Intermediate text provides a valuable bridge that enables students to make the transition from introductory Koine grammar to the more detailed study of New Testament syntax. The author's characteristic thoroughness is evident throughout. Integration of student assignments with the primary text ensures that students will apply the concepts as they are introduced, greatly enhancing student learning. The content and organization of the material ensures that students will continue to use this text as a reference as they pursue more advanced studies. -Richard Warren Johnson Associate Professor of Greek and New Testament East Texas Baptist University About the Contributor(s): Gerald L. Stevens is Professor of New Testament and Greek at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Stevens has been campus minister, pastor, and interim pastor in nu