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I never received the the "Black Bourgeoisie" I suspect it was sent to the
wrong address. The correct address is Bettye Mullin, 4111 kings Hwy.
Brooklyn NY 11234

"When the opportunity has been presented the black bourgeoisie has exploited the Negro masses as ruthlessly as have whites. As the intellectual leaders in the Negro community they have never dared think beyond a narrow opportunistic philosophy that provided a rationalization for their own advantages. Although the black bourgeoisie exercise considerable influence on the values of Negroes they do not occupy a dignified position in the Negro community."

Clearly a controversial study by a Howard University sociologist regarding an elite group within the then African American community and their emergence as an phenomenon. The study taking place from the mid 1800`s to the 1950`s shows how this community was developed after their conquering and subsequent enslavement. The elite started out as mostly the offspring of the masters, moved on to be educated in substandard schools, then onto businesses that didn't amount to much and into political areas wear they commanded no power. In other words the whole community was emasculated and their deeds were not respected by whites nor by the blacks for whom they did not want to associate. As a consequence according to the author, "the very existence of a separate Negro community with its own institutions within the heart of the American society is indicative of its quasi-pathological character" as it `struggles to gain acceptance by whites'. The author makes points that are dead on, and apply to the mereade of characters that we associated with today.

Unfortunately today many of this select group have morphed into varying degrees of mental illness from (ward, tiger, orenthal, clarence) to the average affirmative action professional, with little changes in the behavior of the petit bourgeoisie....

I agree with most of what Mr. Franklin wrote in his book. Black people had a different kind of criteria for those that they called upper/ middle class. And in most cases it is still the same today. Sure there were a few truly upper/middle class people in our race when this book was written. But the bundle that made up the Black upper/middle class were ordinary everyday people. Postmen, pullmen porters, butlers in the white folks house were all a part of the Black upper/middle class. These guys sometimes had wives who were school teachers. So that threw them in the upper/middle class basket too. We were nothing like the white people who had real money. The white girls who are introduced to society at formal balls are from families with lots of money.They also come from genarations of class and refinement. And that might have been and still might be that way with the black girls in cities like Washington, D. C., New York City, New Orleans, and places like that. But here in savannah the word debutant has/had a different meaning. As many as possible with a measure of money and class were asked to be debutants. The majority of the girls really had no business trying to be presented into society in such a formal way. They had no money and no real status. Some went off to work in white people's houses to send themselves to college. Their parents were servants in white peoples homes and other jobs along those lines. But the girls themselves were chosen based on skin color, popularity, looks, and a list of other things. The whole thing has taken a turn though. Girls are not interested in that sort of thing anymore. In E. Franklin Frazier's book I ran across several things that the Negro race recognized as greatness. An example is found the following scenerio. Honor was given to a Negro servant who had his picture painted by a famous artist. Not only was the Negro praised. He was also featured as an example of a Negro in the world of art. That makes me think about the college girl who worked at Burger king. Not only did she help pay for her schooling. She saved money to purchase her gown for the debutant's ball. Imagine that. Working at Burger king and rushing home to get ready to be presented to society. Joe Lewis, Bill Bojangles Robinson, and even numbers kings rubbed elbows with the so called elite Black people in our race. Do you think whites of that sort ran in circles with the upper class whites? The Black businesses are no longer a myth. Earl Graves, John Johnson, A. G. Gaston and many others have proven that Black people can maintain businesses. The Black Bourgeoisie is a must have. I can certainly appreciate having it in my library. This book and Gerri Major's The Black Society are major resources for those who want research the Black upper/middle class.

When I became a thinker and was searching for knowledge (Thanks to rappers like Chuck D, X- Clan and BDP) about truth, one of the first books I read was E. Franklin Frazier's Black Bourgeoise. It inflamed passions then as does now of the black elite (and middle class) who he felt were inffectual and were more concerned about their own personal glory than about the race's moblity. Fraizer traces the history of the black middle and upper class trajectory through the 1950's, It may sound dated but since Cosby's tirade two years ago and his 'call out'tours and other black intellectuals and writers critiques on the black poor's behavior and their failure to curtail it (mainly because black america is divided by class even more than since segregation) makes this book even more relevant. You will be amazed as the more things change they remain the same a black upper and middle class who has great racial self- hatred towards themselves and the black poor.

E. Franklin Frazier's *Black Bourgeoisie* first published in 1957, is as relevant today as it was then. Frazier stated that his primary purpose for the "study is to make a sociological analysis of the black bourgeoisie."

The study examines the status of the black bourgeoisie and how they, as a class, came about in the American society. He assesses black enterprise within the economy and the significance of black business. p.23

Frazier argues that the black bourgeoisie "lacking a cultural tradition and rejecting identification with the Negro masses on the one hand, and suffering from the contempt of the white world on the other, the black bourgeoisie has developed a deep-seated inferiority complex. In order to compensate for this feeling of inferiority, the black bourgeoisie has created in its isolation what might be described as a world of make-believe in which it attempts to escape the disdain of whites and fulfill its wish for status in American life." pp.24-25.

As I understand it, when this work was first published about 50 year ago, it made the black "middle class" very uncomfortable. Naturally, they were quite critical of Frazier and the work.

Many aspects of Frazier's assessment of the black bourgeoisie, in terms of their modus operandi and business dealings, could easily be applied to the behavior of the native bourgeoisie in former colonial territories in Central America, South America, Africa, India and Asia. Andre Gunder Frank used the term "lumpen-bourgeoisie" to explain the behavior of the native business class in Latin America.

The "black bourgeoisie," essentially, in their attempt to accumulate wealth, facilitates the exploitation of the black population by big corporations and the political elites.

This "lumpen-black-bourgeoisie" therefore, preys upon the black majority perpetuating and intensifying the underdevelopment and poverty already inflicted upon the poor by their historical circumstances, by politicians, corporations and the big financial bourgeois.

Frazier's book is not dated. It remains a worthwhile reading for students and general readers.

For further information on the African Diaspora bourgeoisie/Globalization See also:

In-Dependence from Bondage: Claude McKay and Michael Manley: Defying the Ideological Clash and Policy Gaps in African Diaspora Relations

In Don Brown's Hostage, a sizzling sequel to his first novel Treason, we find JAG Officer Zack Brewer in front of the Supreme Court arguing that the death penalty should be applied againt 3 U.S. Navy Chaplains, who are Islamic, who have been convicted of Treason against the United States. From there, Brewer winds up prosecuting a high profile court martial in Israel under the spotlight of the internatioal media with war hinging upon the outcome of the trial. Hostage was every bit as riveting as Don Brown's Treason. This guy Don Brown is really good! A must read.

This novel was a tremendous followup to Brown's opening installment in the Navy Justice Series, Treason. Just as fabulous, and in fact maybe even a little better written. The opening was a little stronger in that we have page turning action from the very beginning. Once again, for lovers of the show JAG or the movie A Few Good Men, this, like Treason was "unputdownable!"

Like all Don Brown's books, this kept me up late into the night. A unique blend of action, legal drama, and romance, Hostage has all the elements of a big screen box office hit. I recommend reading Brown's opening novel of the Navy Justice Series, Treason, followed by Hostage. Fabulous work.

Couldn't put it down. I'd get to the edge of one cliff, and then Don Brown would take me to another. The ending was different. Unique and spellbinding.

After reading "Treason," I was highly looking forward to taking in installment #2, "Hostage" without much hesitation. That is, until I read what it was about. Then I rolled my eyes! I rolled my eyes because it looked like the perfect thriller, up until that picture perfect ending. Maybe I should have known better, and I know I placed a little too much on my own assumption. I finally took this in just to get it over with, and my thoughts drastically changed.

We once again join Zack Brewer, along with the lovely Diane Colcernian, both wanting to forget the madness in the court martial that made Zack famous. But with great victory for the good guys comes great thirst for revenge with Islamic radicals. And what goes on in the sacred pages of "Hostage" isn't exactly unthinkable in today's day and age. It chills you to the bone. And the case that Zack is prepared to take on as a Navy officer is beyond one or two dead bodies. This is serious stuff! This is terrifying stuff, and it could very well happen. To mess with Israel, you're seriously playing with a fire you can't put out. How high can the stakes possibly get?

Now back to my main concern: perfect ending in the end? I'm not going to answer that, because one person's idea of perfection can always be different from the DAN Brown idea of perfect. I believe that Don Brown continues to make America proud. The other one, Dan Brown, is such a chicken (or he'll have his own answer) that his supposed latest release, "Solomon Key" isn't exactly a latest release anymore! You go to the website of Fantastic Fiction, and "Solomon Key" isn't even mentioned! I don't see that with Don Brown. I can't wait to get my hands on "Defiance" and "Black Sea Affair," and I'm anxious to see what they have to offer!

This is a great idea, but I wish the artist had spent a little more time on the illustrations and some color wouldn't hurt. But otherwise its a great way to get younger people into the bible. My artist eye is just a little harder to please :)

Although as a book it is very well done, some pages are badly cut. Overall it is a fair purchase

It's a very interesting book. the only thing is not to be in colour. But a very good idea

This is a great interpretation and summary of the old and new testament. I have some very minor theological quibbles with the summary but it is easy to see that this was a labour of love for both Siku and Akin. I love the application of a lot of manga styles to the story and art. I only wish it was longer and in colour - much like the gorgeous Heavy Metal work Siku has done in the past.

I think it is a great for any Christian who has an interest in the comic form or any anime/manga fan in general. Its an excellent way to introduce such fans to the Biblical account. Perhaps a Japanese language version one day as well?

Not crazy about the paraphrasing.
But Siko's artwork is excellent.
I like how Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant depicts a 20th century underboss.
I like somewhat that the creation story and the Moses story overlap.
The artwork for Job's story seems to set the story in modern time.

I can't believe that folks would fall for this! Nero was the Beast,COME ON People try reading your Bibles!

Did you never hear or read about the Mark of the Beast? Did Nero make anyone take his mark? Which the Bible tells us in plain English is 666. SHEESH!

People not reading the Bible is the reason absolutely ANY false preacher can con them. Because they know absolutely nothing about the Bible or what it contains.

I read this book after "When Jerusalem Fell" and wish I had read it first.

It is broken up into two parts.

The first part consists of dealing with who is the beast of Revelation, Dr. Gentry makes a very convincing biblical argument for who this is and you will be surprised at his findings. Especially if you are Pretrib, Premil, Dispensational.

When I describe the second part to people I describe it as all the good parts of "When Jerusalem Fell". It has more than that, but defends a pre- AD 70 writing of Revelation from a contextual and historical standpoint. Not to offend anyone, but this is basically the laymens version of When Jerusalem Fell.

Overall I highly recommend this book.

I like this book. He really argues persuasively about the subject he covers. The first half is a very quick read, the second half is a bit slowerer going but worth it. I don't feel that this is a very good presentation of the preterist view. Ok so the beast is Nero and Revelation was written before A.D. 70, what about some of the other passages in Revelation, what are they about and more so, if that's what Revelation is about then what does the author think will happen in the end. It's as if you can't really call this a book on eschatology anymore since it's not really anywhere close to the study of last things. But overall it's good on covering those two points.

Now for the important part. I bought this book on Amazon in Dec 06 included was a card for a free year subscription to Biblical Worldview magazine. If you go to the publishers website you can get a feel for the magazine, it looks pretty good. And by calling it in and using another code on the card I got a free no shipping nothing free book by Gary DeMar whom I've never heard of but the book is $18 and the subscription is normally $25. So overall if you buy the book and it has the card (and two of my friends who bought the book around the same time also had the card) You get 43 dollars worth of stuff free. Made the book really feel like a bargain.

The Beast of Revelation is the 2nd (only to "dating the book of revelation" Gentry doctrinal dissertation) greatest exposition on this matter. With unflinching scholarship, Gentry pursues exegetical, historical, and theological argumentation for designating Nero as the beast in revelation and placing revelation before A.D. 70 (early date). As usual Gentry is extremely clear and his writing style is superb! Ladies and Gentlemen I say unto you, Gentry has found dispensationalism Achilles hill! Rebutting the arguments by leading dispensationalist, Robert Thomas, is always extremely interesting. As Gentry thrashes through premature objections by Wheaton's finest G.K. Beale (a-mill), readers will immediately become cognizant of the depths of Gentry's studies! Zeroing in on many of the arguments asserted by late date (A.D. 92-95) advocates, Gentry demolishes each of them as establishes the early date beautifully. This is a must read for all student of eschatology... No for all students of scripture! After, completing this book... I am assured that you will desire to finish all of Gentry's books. 5 Stars hands down...

I have never read any of Dr.Gentry work.After reading this book, it won't be my last. The book is from a partial preterist view of the book of Revelation. Great points that are made for the beast of Revelation. Also the arguments for the early dating of the book of Revelation was great. One of the best part of this book is the research done on the early church fathers on the early date of this the book of Revelation. If you are a futurist or any other position, read this book. Great work Dr.Gentry.

Mary Baxter presents the hierarchy of satans demonic army. She also shows the twelve realms of spiritual warfare. She shows that angels and demons have different levels of power and authority. From a practical view point, she teaches how to recognize demonic attacks and bind them and cast them away by the power of the name Jesus Christ.

I adore all of Mary Baxter's books. All of them are so deeply saturated with raw honesty and truth, that her words seep into every crevice of the heart. I believe with my entire essence that Jesus Christ came to her; nobody could make this stuff up. After reading each one of her books, I am left pondering how very different her outlook must be toward this world and the next, in comparison to everyday people like you and I. After all, She has seen for a fact the reality of Hell; not only has she seen it, but she actually experienced it's horrors from the perspective of a lost soul. On the flip side, she has not only seen Heaven either, but also experienced it's marvelous and indescribable attributes from the perspective of an actual citizen! These books will forcefully open your spiritual eyes, and demand that your mind to look past the physical realm, and focus on that which we cannot see. The trickle effect will be that of spiritual sobriety and an ever growing relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ. For He knew He had to let her experience the harsh boldness of all her visions, in order that she and all her readers would have a unstoppable, and unquenchable urge to spread His Holy Word.

Carrie Lynn Jones
Author of It All Began... When Jesus Gave Me Sneakers

Mary Baxter wrote a very goof fictional book. I do not believe she has seen any of these realms. She talks about how god and jesus are so great, and then tells you how they won't forgive you because judgment has already been set. God is much more understanding in my book and forgives anyway. She makes him seem cruel just like satan in this book! Her views are Bull!

An outstanding book. Mary Baxter has a reputation for hearing
from God.
Much revelation is given on Satan and his demonic forces that
is new. An important book that's well written.
A must read.

This is one book that should be read. Mary has been given the most awesome gift of seeing things that we can only begin to imagine or things that we will only see when we are gone from this world. I have also read the heaven and hell books and they are amazing also. I have always wondered what is beyond this world and Mary's accounts of the spirit realm through Jesus is wonderful. I hope that she will write more books. I love to read anything about Jesus and what is beyond this world.

I love this book, i bought it when the radio station started playing Pastor Davids teaching series on this book, and i tell you, your life wont be the same again, the writing is so clear and filled with the Word of God, its a real booster to your christain life.

I got so much from this book that I ordered it for a 90 year old Christian friend. She tells me that it is the best book on prophecy that she has ever read and she keeps going back to it.

Escape the night is a book that takes some of the mystery out of the book of Revelation. It of course parallels the scripture but helps the reader understand Gods ultimate plan for the world. You should read the book of Revelation but if you are struggling, this work by Dr. David Jeremiah will be of great help!

Dr. Jeremiah in this book, as in his Turning Point television broadcast, uses anecdoctes in explaining scriptural truth, in this case the book of Revelation. Even though Jeremiah is right on theologically, his story-telling style might be frustrating for readers who want to get straight to the verses, word study, context, and just a more academic approach to understanding Revelation. On the other hand, people who enjoy Bible-based fiction or those who just don't want to strain their brain with study, might appreciate being introduced to Revelation through this book. If you like this book, I'd recommend Jeremiah's HANDWRITING ON THE WALL, which is a similar style commentary on the Old Testament book of Daniel, and which would actually be helpful to read first, since some of Revelation is based on Daniel. For those wanting a more academic approach to Revelation, I recommend Ryrie's more academic REVELATION as accessible to the beginner, and still more detailed would be the commentaries of Walvoord, Robert Thomas, or even Newell. All of these, like Jeremiah, hold to the conservative, evangelical "pre-trib, pre-mil" endtimes view that the rapture will take place before ("pre") a 7-year tribulation before a literal millial (i.e., 1000 years) reign of Messiah on Earth.

While not every word of the tape series in contained in the book, this book is nevertheless one of the best on Revelation. Until I read "Dragons, Grasshoppers, & Frogs", I thought this was the easiest commentary on the book. But "Dragons" is specifically written for teens and newbies, and is quite a bit more practical and better organized.

Jeremiah is premillennial and pretribulational. If you are not of that persuasion, you will be really disappointed--not to mention confused. I am, so I wasn't.

Highly recommended.

I give this book a 5 stars. I highly recomend this book to any born again Christian. This book gives you an insight of what The Bride(The Church) of The Lord Jesus will wear at the wedding feast in Heaven. These are amazing revelations of Our Heavenly Father and of The Lord Jesus of how it will be in the age to come. Amazing and exciting book. I also recomend the book: "The Heavens Opened" by this same author: Anna Rountree.

This book is incredible. Allow the Lord to show Himself to you in ways you haven't seen before.

An exceptional account of some very obvious and real experiences in the spirit by this author. One of the, if not the, most illuminating and revealing accounts that I have ever been privileged to read. Very easy reading. The second part of the book being most worthy notes or expansions with Scriptural references on the authors understanding. This in itself is very helpful and revealing and overall quite "deep" and yet with simplicity and clarity. The words within that have been recorded from various angels and living creatures seem to me, in what is said and the way they are ordered and arranged as obviously coming from a source that is much higher than ours as if to lend much weight and credulity to this humbling and wonderfully inspiring book (in fact both books in this series are riveting and any reader will gain as we are once more challenged by the Spirit Himself as He assists in the preparation of the Bride for Christ in this last hour). You will be blessed, I have no doubts. Once read, then act :)

I have read inspirational books before about knowing God wants and not ask Him what he wants. Reminds me what God says about Cain and Abel, Cain gave offerings that was beautiful but Abel gave offerring in what God wants. This book revelized what God wants and how we should approach the Father through the Son, our Lord Jesus. God reveals our sinful nature and what He expects from us through His Son Jesus. I believe, via God's Spirit, this is a calling for all of us but only few will fulfill this by allowing Jesus to take the fullness of our hearts. I say pray before and after everytime you read this book, so that you will receive His message to us from God through Anna Roundtree. God bless and continue to be bless.

I believe what God is showing Anna Roundtree and God gives her scriptures to prove it. It is sad to see some of those who read her book(s) and are quick to judge negatively. It reminds me of religious people who are stuck in the box and take their own interpretation of the bible and are not receiving from God's Holy Spirit of the real meaning. I used to be that way until God showed me how religious I was becoming by my own reasoning and interpretation. I must rely on Jesus for everything and anything when it comes to His Word and everyday thought. I recommend Mark Virkler's book called 49 lies on religion. This is another of God's message for those who can't tell the difference between knowing of God and knowing God intimately. We got caught up on reasoning and logic and if anything is out of our realm , we panic and close up to the message of God. Some believers don't believe what God is showing Anna Roundtree because it is too fantasy. Well, again God is the Creator of all and there is not limit to God as we HAVE LIMITED HIM. I recommend this book again to those who want to know God and His Son. I never recommend not to read the Bible, His Word, but add this to your learning. I say learning because the word "studying" requires our own logic and reasoning and Jesus talks against that word reasoning except once. So allow the Holy Spirit to speak to you rather than someone else of His message from his children. God will reveal Himself for those who pray and seek for Him.

I loved this book. When someone writes a book like this, it is either a total lie, or it is true, there is no middle ground. I believe it is true! When a book comes out like this, people will either hate it or love it. I'd recomend it to anyone who wants to be the bride of Christ.
The other books of Pure Revelation are
1. The Vision by Rick Joyner
The Tourch and the Sword by Rick Joyner
2. The Priestly Bride by Anna Rountree
3. Heaven is so Real by Choo Thomas
4. 23 Minutes in Hell by Bill Wiese
5. A Divine Revelation of Hell by Mary K. Baxter
A Divine Revelation of Heaven by Mary K. Baxter
You can read and hear samples of each of these books at Spiritlessons , com

Thanks so much for your quick service! We were very pleasantly surprised that the book came so fast! Great job!

I pastor a church (10+ yrs now) about 2 hours from Wheaton College where Beale currently teaches. I audited his Spring 2006 course on Revelation in Greek. I have to say that the man is on fire for God's word. He's got a contagious zeal for the book of Revelation. We had a Greek student (from Greece) in class and visitors from Greece. Apparently they like him a lot.

His exegetical method weighs heavily on a unique approach that includes a relatively rare Discourse Analysis process that Wheaton and about 6 other schools now teach in their Biblical Interpretations Courses. I think someone at Fuller developed it. The Discourse Analysis process is a nice addition to the regular NT Exegesis that Gordon Fee has outlined for everyone in "NT Exegesis". It seems to help the students catch the flow of the text and to connect ideas in a more complex and systematic way than a regular flow analysis.

The linkages to the OT Prophetic books are overwhelming. Beale literally drips with quotations...his live course is about the same as the book. Just compare the quotes on one of his pages to any other commentary and you get way more for your money with Beale.

If you are preaching through Revelation, get Beale and Poythress (The Returning King). I recommend Poythress' outline for a sermon series...and Beale for more exegetical tips and references than you could possibly study for a typical sermon in a week. If you don't know Greek, then Poythress will really help you. His outlines preach well. My main criticism of Beale's work is that his Exegetical Summaries for each section sound very much like a summary that a scholar who does not have to speak to regular folks very often would give. It's not preachable...you will have to rework it to keep people with you if you are preaching. That's why Poythress is great...he gives preachable phrases that harmonize well with Beale's material.

I think a reviewers' criticism of Beale's failure to interact as clearly with the Preterist is accurate. I don't think Beale needs to interact with them as the reviewer claims. Beale's reasons for rejecting the Preterists approach are solid and difficult to get past (he convinced me). For example, he sees a problem with substituting a world-wide judgement with what happened in Jerusalem. He doesn't think the text warrants that sort of conclusion. He sees a problem with denying a phsyical resurrection. Because of these reasons, (and he has others listed in his book as well), he chooses to interact with the Premillenial view more.

I think another book that must be recognized by Revelation students is Regnum Caloreum (see my review on that). He also interacts a lot with Osborne. He recommends Regnum Caloreum and Poythress among other commentators. He seems to interact the most with Mounce, Osborne, Aune, Smalley to name a few.

I think that the argument one reviewer criticizes on 'show' in Revelation 1:1 is convincing (the other reviewer says it is confusing...but it really is quite simple) when we look at the useage of 'SEMAINW' throughout the NT-and the stuff of Revelation itself. One clear example of this is the famous use of the term in John 3:14-16 where Jesus interprets the symbol from the desert story about the serpent on a pole being lifted up to provide healing for all who look on it. I cannot recall if Beale uses that exact illustration, but that is the sort of thing he does throughout this book. Sometimes you do have to read slowly to really grasp what he is saying...because he's quite technical.

Also-Beale makes a case for a strong link to Daniel. He wrote a book about this. Really his case in the NIGTC Revelation rests on that as well. He builds a very strong case for tying the book of Revelation to the Daniel 2:29-45 dream story about Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel. He shows that phrase in Revelation 1:1; 4:1, and 22:6 'hA Dei Genesthai...' is found only in Daniel 2:28/29 Theo and Daniel 2:45. This grammatically points Revelation 1:1; 4:1 and 22:6 to the dream Daniel interpreted for Nebuchadnezzar...and is therefore an interpretive key to Revelation. The Kingdom which Nebuchadnezzar sees starting during the reign of the Roman Empire Kings (if we follow the typical view on that dream)...is that the Kingdom of God which will never end is NOT something of the future only...it is something that has started...inaugurated by Jesus Christ Himself and will ultimately culminate in the justice of all wrongs and the new Jerusalem/new community.

So Beale really is laying out a case for an "Inaugurated Kingdom" which began in the first century...and is prophetically and apocalyptically portrayed in Revelation. This "Inaugurated Kingdom" is expanding and will never be overthrown.

The densely packed inferences to OT and Jewish apocalypic literature reinforces the fact that John is portraying the coming Kingdom has now come. The grammatical links to Daniel 2 matching the beginning and end of a story has a similar feeling the the phrase 'In the beginning'...which reminds the reader who knows the bible of two passages...Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1. The fact that there are connections between those two passages should not be lost. Similarly there are links between Daniel 2 and Revelation...not only in the verses quoted...but throughout the entire book. Revelation 1:1, 4:1 and 22:6 all point to Daniel 2:28/45 in the exact way that John 1:1 points to Genesis 1:1. The three word phrase is a direct quote. In Revelation 1, 4 and 22 these are the only places in the entire LXX/GNT where the phrase is quoted from Daniel 2.

I think if you read him with a hungry and open heart you will catch fire for the most complex and detailed work of the New Testament...the book of Revelation.

Beale's capturing of extensive extrabiblical references to support the inferences from OT scripture is also overwhelming.

He contends, successfully, in my view, that the OT is consistently interpreted with the same hermeneutic that is recommended today. He's very good. I have to say that he is a scholar's scholar. Tough to disprove and no one can ignore him on the book of Revelation and maintain a convincing argument. Many fail to convincingly refute him. Many of his points are overwhelmingly convincing...some are not as powerful, but his overall perspective won over every single student in our class (that I could see) and there were some of the sharpest students I've ever sat with in that class. The material in this book is essentially what we studied...so I would not be surprised if you are not stretched beyond normal for a commentary of this sort.

You will use it over and over if you buy it. I heartily give this one a five star rating.

I disagree with mr. Bultman that Ken Gentry will prove able to settle 1 century influence on John's thought the way it has already been done by David Aune (which I would give 5 stars). Beale also uncritically seams to assume connections between the jewish exegetical inheritance which may be dated between 1 and 7 centuries after John wrote. For many verses you will find Aune come up with a more plausible background, closer to John and yet accounting for the OT receptive history. Yet the knowledge of the jewish background of Beale is, as the cover says and I experienced, unrivaled. So although the connections are based on hypothetical continuity between OT scripture and targumic/midrashic scripture, Beale has here a strong case for this continuity. Apocalypse's style, content, expectation and religion of John may very well be the best we have to sketch out that bridge. Since I'm no preterist, I don't have a problem with his eschatology, but I do believe we need both Beale and Aune.

Beale has written on of the most expansive commentaries that leaves very little in the Book of Revelation unexplored. The Introduction itself is worth the price of the book. The book is 1157 pages long and has very few if any weaknesses in the conclusions that are reached. The major strength of the book is that Beale allows the Old Testament to be interpreted by the writer of Revelation without assuming that John is using it as a proof text. Beale explores the Old Testament context to get at what John was doing and seeing and when this is done it makes interpretation much easier, with not so much guess work. Beale is a futurist, but by no means in the dispensational sense. In being a futurist, he recognizes that some things like the resurrection are future, but that much of the rest is both past (preterist) and ongoing throughout history. I think that a "prolepticist" might describe him better than simply futurist. He does come down on the side of "a-millenialism", but supports his conclusions well. Richard Bauckham recommended this book to me and said it is "reliable." I would say that is true and may be somewhat of an understatement. This work is exhaustive and it has many Greek discussions and a little Hebrew, but Beale does translate all Greek words and sentences immediately after the Greek sentence is laid out. There are some complicated text critical discussions, but this type of thing is always after the main discussion so that it is not mixed in, interrupting the flow of thought. If I could change one thing in the book it would be that Beale or the editors of this commentary series would have provided as translation that introduced each section. I do recommend this book for everyone who has been exposed to a theological education. It would be a difficult work to cut your teeth on if you are just getting into Biblical studies, but for those who have some training this book is great.

This is one of the best commentaries on Revelation written by a notable evangelical scholar. As other reviewers have noted, Dr. Beale writes from an Amillennial perspective. I own many commentaries on Revelation and this is one of the very best, incorporating all of the latest studies. One of the richest and most helpful aspects of this commentary is Beale's in depth analysis of Revelation, tracing the words and passages back to the O.T. prophecies/ O.T. Scriptural context and Jewish religious/ cultural background. The reader receives a much greater appreciation for the continuity of prophecy and apocalyptic, from the O.T. to the N.T. Dr. Beale does a marvelous job of discussing all the pertinent issues, leaving no stone unturned; he interacts well with different perspectives (e.g. premillennial, amillennial) and displays a deep understanding of the most recent research on Revelation in scholarly circles. This has been one of the most helpful commentaries in my study of the book of Revelation, even though I hold to the premillennial viewpoint rather than the amillennial viewpoint. Highly recommended!!

Over the previous 10 years or so I've read a number of Rick's books and journal writings. Each making various claims to having 'spiritual " insight and giving "prophetic" revelations. Trouble is if you actually check up on some of Rick's actual previous predictions /teachings you come up with a bad track record. For instance Joyner predicted in that 1989 that the chinese communist party would fall very soon. ( In fact it's grown stronger) Or in the early 90's that limited nuclear weapons would be exchanged in the next Iraqi war ! Given no-one can even find WMD,another mistaken prediction. No-where in his book does he address these failings .

As for Rick's discerment, you only have to look at the man he constantly promoted over the past 15 years as the new breed of the prophetic , Paul Cain . Recently it was been publically revealed the depths of bondage the man was addicted to and the deep spiritual darkness he was in . If Rick couldn't even "see" the problems that one of his own fellow ministers has , how can he say he's gifted in a discerning ministry ? It really saddens me to write this review, but at some point you have to speak out and say when someone is mistaken in their claims and is not promoting a true prophetic calling.

This book is outstanding, I can't say enough about it. The wisdom Rick Joyner has is very special, and he shares this wisdom through many aspects of the Christian life. This book will challenge and prepare you for the days ahead. Highly recommended.

If you have any doubt or curiousity about what is expected of churches and church-goers, and where this is all leading, you need to read this book. It is insightful, engrossing and on target.

This is a great book. Scripture is frequently quoted to support excellent and insightful views. The book was written just before Y2K and is remarkably correct in predicting what seems to be the current (2002) state of the US economy. If you are at all interested in the responsibilities and future of today's churches, this is a must read and must act guide.

I will stronglly recomend this book to every serious believer. This book help me understand BIBLE better. There are many great advices about how to deal with problems in our religious life. I love chapter 6 "Kowning God's Voice" and chapter 10 "The Religious Spirit".

It is remarkable to think that this is Mr. Gaines first book! He has hit a homerun the first time at bat! After completing the book I was struck with a desire to experince Ghana for myself!

12 Days in Ghana is a superb publication! Once I started reading the book, I couldn't put it down. I was amazed that this was Mr. Gaines first publication. 12 Days in Ghana made me laugh and cry - he did an excellent job on incorporating emotions and humor throughout the book. His writing style made me feel that I was with him on his journey to Ghana. This book has inspired me to continue my research on my family history. I highly recommend this book to anyone planning a voyage to their Ghana or anyone who is planning to search their own roots. I am hoping Mr. Gaines will write a sequel to the book!

There are 10 reviews of this book here, they do not all seem genuine, just keep that in mind. they are all written in the same style, with many of the same comments.

My co-worker's brother wrote this book so I decided to support him and read it. Since I'm preparing for a trip to Ghana also I thought this book was interesting and Mr. Gaines' adventures were hilarious.

I was very disapointed with this book. I'm recently teaching many Ghanains and hoped this book would give me a liottle bit of insight on their culture, but it was just a boring travel journal. I would not recommed this book, unless you're a good friend or family member of Mr. Gaines.