Westminster Bible Companion

PATRICK D. MILLER AND DAVID L. BARTLETT, SERIES EDITORS

Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assif laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.

Revelation

CATHERINE GONZÁLEZ AND JUSTO CONZALEZ

Few books of the Bible have had a reversal of fortune like that of Revelation. Written to offer comfort, to aid those trying to under stand their faith, and to be read aloud in church, Revelation is viewed by many readers today as shrouded in mystery and rite with elusive symbolism. Yet, as Catherine and Justo González point out, we are not as far from the situation about which John writes as our, wo die we might think. Although we may not face daily challenges of life and death, injustice and idolatry are rampant in our society. And Revelation's dire warnings against those who would rather be comfortable or successful than faithful is of great relevance in our lives today.