Louis A. Brighton

I obtained this commentary when it first was published. It was what one might call a 'life's work' by the author, Rev. Dr. Louis A. Brighton (Professor Emeritus, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO). This particular book of the Bible had been of interest to his father but his own experiences, e.g. at his first parish in London, England in the early 1950's and there after, kept him most interested especially when many have not read it in proper context. In my own opinion, it is one of, if not the finest commentaries in the Concordia Commentary Series to date. The preparatory research is extensive and most well done. I had the pleasure of knowing the author for some years and can attest to the quality of his academic skills put forth in this title. My wife and I obtained a number of copies as presents to friends and relatives over time. If that says anything about how highly we regard this text, I hope that you will consider obtaining a copy for yourself.… (mais)

Some people are just fascinated by the book of Revelation, the last book of the Bible. Myself, I don't care for it. I mean I dutifully read it if it shows up in my daily Bible readings, but left to my own inclination, I would read the first three chapters and then skip to the end when the New Jerusalem descends from heaven and the dwelling of God is with His people and we all live happily ever after. The plagues and the wrath I don't like to think about. It gets even worse when I hear some of the interpretations that Christians have come up with to try to explain it all. (I myself am an amillenialist, and so disagree with a lot of my fellow Christians. At least the vocal ones.) Anyway, this book is a commentary on Revelation put out by Concordia Publishing House, the publishing arm of my own denomination. I got it because I've been buying their commentary series and I am quite obsessive when it comes to book collections. I also had a glimmer of hope that this volume might help me wrap my puny mind around the scripture and better appreciate it. Well, guess what? I still much prefer the book of Acts or I and II Samuel. (I'm hoping the commentaries for those books will come out in my lifetime, but that's a separate gripe.) While Revelation is a fine commentary, it just didn't impress me like Concordia's commentray on Luke. Anyway, if you're unlike me and looking for a commentary on Revelation, check it out. Brighton has his own opinions and interpretation, (like anyone else, I suppose) but he also respects the text and it's Author.
--J.… (mais)