The message of the Book of Revelation was very clear to its first readers:

Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, God's victory over human rebelliousness and sin has already been achieved. It is a message of hope and joy. How is it then that today mention of the Book of Revelation arouses a sense of anxiety, fear, and even doom?

The aim of this commentary is to help people overcome their apprehension about the Book of Revelation and to find in it a resource for their personal and communal spirituality. Harrington skillfully opens up the riches of the book, showing in easy-to-understand terms its literary, historical, and theological dimensions. This book is must-reading for anyone wishing to understand the Book of Revelation better and for all those who wish to grow spiritually from the scriptures.

The spiritual commentaries to the Old and New Testaments in this series blend recent exegetical-scientific understanding with deep spiritual reflection. They help readers assimilate the scriptures into their personal, social and ecclesial life. Each volume is written by one of today's leading scholars. A Bibliography of texts for further reading enhances each book.