Each volume offers fresh translation, repetition of the text before each exegetical unit, versebyverse comments and applications, critical notes on the greek text, and chapter summaries. This series was published by baker and completed by simon kistemaker after. The parables is a clearly written introduction to the parables of jesus. We have needed an uptodate interpretation of the parables of jesus from an evangelical point of view. Simon j kistemaker simon j kistemaker is the author of books such as new testament commentary. Exposition of the epistle to the hebrews by kistemaker, simon j. Kistemaker is professor of new testament at reformed theological seminary. Discover book depositorys huge selection of simon j kistemaker books online. Exposition of james, epistles of john, peter, and jude \ simon j. After his death, simon kistemaker finished what hendriksen had left undone.
New testament commentary series hendriksenkistemaker 12. Since kistemaker wrote the commentary on hebrews, this is a volume with dual authorship. From the awardwinning baker new testament commentary series hendriksenkistemaker, this is the volume on the book of revelation 2001 by simon j. Kistemakers book fills an obvious gap in the literature. Exposition of the book of revelation new testament. His seventh volume in this series was published in 2001. Amillennial commentaries on revelation best bible commentaries. Buy new testament commentary set by kistemaker, simon j, hendriksen, william, hendriksen, william isbn. Kistemaker s contributions include the commentary on revelation. The baker new testament commentary set william hendriksen, simon kistemaker, 12 volumes condition new bakers new testament commentary is designed for serious bible students and pastors who want the insight of quality. Maybe it is because it was in his class that i, for the first time, finally understood the letter to the hebrews. Like his predecessor, whose project kistemaker eventually completed, kistemaker provides a commentary that has enough depth that the scholar will benefit from reading it while at the same time providing a clear and concise enough overview that the layperson who has not. Exposition of the epistle of james and the epistles of johnjames and iii john new testament commentary simon j. However, it is no substitute for the best volumes on any given book of the new testament that is, at no point does his work become my primary commentary and as a result it is therefore what i would call a good supplemental resource.
Kistemaker is professor emeritus at reformed theological seminary in orlando and the author of numerous studies and commentaries, including the parables and several volumes of the new testament commentary series. Petersburg, florida on saturday, september 23, 2017. His major work, the new testament commentary, was initiated by dr. Bakers hendriksenkistemaker nt commentary 12 volumes. He started the new testament commentary, completing commentaries on more than half of the new testament books. Kistemaker studied at calvin college and calvin theological seminary before obtaining a thd from the free university in amsterdam. Simon kistemaker continues in the tradition of the late wm. From the awardwinning baker new testament commentary series hendriksen kistemaker, this is the volume on the book of revelation 2001 by simon j. We admit that all these resemblances are no more than proverbial straws in the wind. Each volume has the virtue of giving a complete analysis of every verse which at. Since hendriksens death in 1982, the series has been continued by simon j.
Thankfully, both commentators are equally competent, and the style is similar, as is their overall approach to the scripture, which is to present a commentary that is easy to understand and accessible to the layperson. Each volume offers fresh translation, repetition of the text before each exegetical unit, versebyverse comments and applications, critical notes on the greek text, and. Writing with his characteristic warmth, kistemaker crafts texts that are useful and accessible, yet rich with scholarly insights. The epistles of peter and jude by kistemaker 1987 volume 12 revelation by kistemaker 2001 new testament commentary 12 volumes authors. Kistemaker simon kistemaker, new testament commentary, baker book house, 1987. Exposition of james, epistles of john, peter, and jude simon j.
Expository commentary of 1 corinthians probes pauls handli. Mcknight scot mcknight, the niv application commentary. Commentary by simon kistemaker 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Kistemaker bakers new testament commentary is composed for the benefit of serious bible students and pastors who want the insight of quality evangelical scholarship communicated with clarity. Exposition of the first epistle to the corinthians. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The baker new testament commentary set william hendriksen, simon. Like the other commentaries in the ntc, revelation is written in a way that makes it accessible to the layperson. After introducing the various forms of parables found in the synoptic gospels and the principles of interpretation, simon kistemaker examines the parables individually, including the entire text of each parable, followed by his commentary. In his second paragraph kistemaker reveals that unlike mere human compositionssuch as 1 enoch, 4 ezra, and 2 baruch, revelation is a means by which god himself isspeaking to his. He held a doctorate from the free university of amsterdam. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Sam kistemaker, a longtime professor at reformed theological seminary, passed away at home in st.
Exposition of the book of revelation by simon kistemaker. Clearly communicated, highquality evangelical scholarship on rev. It was certainly providential that a scholar of the level of simon kistemaker was around to finish the new testament commentary begun years earlier by wm. This collection offers six works from respected reformed scholar simon j. It is a commentary set that is worth having and there are certainly things to be gleaned from its pages. He is the author of numerous commentaries in bakers new testament commentary series, including the recently released volume on revelation.
Since hendriksen\s death in 1982, the series has been continued by. Understanding the stories jesus told, and the parables of jesus, and more on. Kistemaker won the gold medallion evangelical book of the year award for. We admit that all these resemblances are no more than proverbial. Simon kistemaker 19302017 was a distinguished new testament scholar and professor of new testament studies at rts orlando. In addition to an introduction andcommentary, the volume features a bibliography, an author index, and an index ofscripture and other ancient writings. Begun by william hendriksen, bakers new testament commentary has earned the acclaim and respect of reformed and evangelical scholars and pastors. Simon j kistemaker biography simon j kistemaker biography and list of works simon j kistemaker books covid19 update april 26, 2020.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Balancing the rigorous and the readable, these works are valuable tools for equipping pastors and laypeople alike. Hechos acts spanish simon j kistemaker faith alive. Created specifically for pastors and serious bible students, a comprehensive look into the book of revelation offers outlines, fresh translations, exposition and application, critical notes on the greek texts, and chapter summaries. Kistemaker was born in the netherlands in 1930 and immigrated with his family to hamilton, ontario, not long after the end of world war ii. The new testament commentary series was begun in the 1950s by william hendriksen. The baker new testament commentary set william hendriksen, simon kistemaker, 12 volumes condition new bakers new testament commentary is designed for serious bible students and pastors who want the insight of quality evangelical scholarship communicated with clarity. Exposition of the book of revelation more editions of new testament commentary. Baker academic is pleased to announce the availability of the entire new testament commentary 12 volume set by william hendriksen and simon j.
Home kistemaker, simon j new testament commentary this copy of new testament commentary. He is the author of numerous studies and commentaries, including several volumes of the new testament commentary series. Hendriksen was an ordained minister in the christian reformed church and served as professor of new testament at calvin theological seminary from 1942 to 1952. He served a term as president of the evangelical theological society, and.
I peter study guide santa barbara community church. Maybe it is because he retired 12 years ago, but still teaches almost every semester. Kistemaker october 21, 1930 september 23, 2017 was a new testament scholar. Kistemakers workmanlike commentary on revelation has space 635 pages to discuss both major and minor issues in interpreting revelation. Kistemaker select your download version on the right. The commentary series on the new testament by william hendriksen and simon kistemaker represents a praiseworthy effort in the field of biblical exegesis. Kistemaker is professor emeritus at reformed theological seminary in orlando and the author of numerous studies and commentaries, including the parables and several volumes of. Kjb king james bible luther martin luther, commentary on the epistles of peter and jude, kregel publications. Four of kistemakers seven works from this series won the gold medallion evangelical book of the year award.
He served as professor of new testament at reformed theological seminary. May 31, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of simon j kistemaker books online. Simon j kistemaker books biography and list of works. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Each volume has the virtue of giving a complete analysis of every verse which at the same time is. His death in the early 1980s prevented him from finishing the series. Nevertheless, these similarities point in the same.
Four of the volumes compiled by kistemaker earned the gold medallian award hebrews, james and john, acts, and 1 corinthians. The hardcover of the exposition of the book of revelation. The baker new testament commentary set william hendriksen. Kistemaker s workmanlike commentary on revelation has space 635 pages to discuss both major and minor issues in interpreting revelation. Hendriksen in his commentary on the epistle to the hebrews. When simon kistemaker took over the completion of the new testament commentary series upon the death of william hendriksen, the latter had a worthy successor and one intent on finishing the project in a way that would be true to what hendriksen envisioned. Kistemaker is currently considered a single author. Combined repr of 1962 epistle to the philippians and 1964 epistles to colossians and philemon, and several more. While the commentary is informed by historical and literaryconsiderations, its basic premise is that revelation is a message of comfort and hope forchristians living between jesus ascension and his return on the clouds of heaven 63. The new testament commentary ntc series was begun by the late william hendriksen. Kistemaker phd, free university, amsterdam is emeritus professor of new testament at reformed theological seminary in orlando. New testament commentary set, 12 volumes 2002tenth printing edition. Continuing the fine scholarly work of hendriksen, kistemaker is responsible for that last several volumes of that commentary set, including the one on revelation.
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