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Bauckham, Richard, “The Theology of the Book of Revelation.” Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993.
As the title suggests, this book covers the theology of Revelation. It is a fairly short book (164 pgs.) that examines theological threads in Revelation in a very powerful way. It is highly recommended for anyone interested in this area.

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Beale, G.K., “The Book of Revelation” NIGTC. Grand Rapids: Eerdman’s Publishing Company, 1999.
This is a very detailed commentary on Revelation that is an excellent resource for very in depth studies of Revelation. It deals somewhat with the Greek, but the real strength of this commentary is the tremendous insight and attention it gives to Old Testament influences and references found in Revelation. The introduction is very helpful in examining some of the big issues of the book, including the structure, use of the Old Testament, and the interpretation of symbolism.

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Beasley-Murray, G.R. “Revelation” The New Century Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974.

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Boring, M. Eugene, “Revelation” Interpretation. Louisville: John Knox, 1989.

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Daley, Brian E. “The Hope of the Early Church: A Handbook of Patristic Eschatology” Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 1991.

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Fee, Gordon D. “Revelation” New Covenant Commentary Series. Eugene, OR. Cascade Books, 2011

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Hanson, Paul D. “Old Testament Apocalyptic.” Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1987.

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Koester, Craig R, “Revelation and the End of All Things.” Grand Rapids: Eerdman’s Publishing Company, 2001.
This is a wonderful little commentary that would be a good beginning resource for those who are looking to study Revelation a bit more in depth on their own.

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Mangina, Joseph L. “Revelation” Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2010.

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Metzger, Bruce M. “Breaking the Code.” Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1993.

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Mounce, Robert H. “The Book of Revelation” NICNT. Rev ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997.

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Osborne, Grant R., Mulholland, M. Robert Jr. “James, 1-2 Peter, Jude, Revelation” Cornerstone Biblical Commentary. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2011

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Peterson, Eugene H. “Reversed Thunder: The Revelation of John and the Praying Imagination.” San Francisco: Harper and Row, 1988.

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Witherington, Ben. “Revelation” The New Cambridge Bible Commentary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003.
This commentary is focuses on the social and rhetorical influences on Revelation and would be a good commentary for those who are looking to study Revelation a bit more in depth on their own.

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