The Apocalypse: Lectures on the Book of Revelation

Originally published in three volumes from 1870 to 1884 J.A. Seisss lectures on the Apocalypse were among the first popular works based upon the futurist interpretation of Revelation. Considered by modern evangelical scholars to be among the most influential the collected lectures have been called a monumental work thoroughly scholarly and spiritual and the highest type of scholarship. For Bible students teachers and Christians of all types this is the work to turn to for understandable in-depth explanations of the most intriguing book of the Bible. American Lutheran pastor JOSEPH AUGUST SEISS (1823-1904) was born in Maryland and served congregations in Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania. In addition to his translations of hymns from the original German he also authored numerous books including The Gospel in the Stars and The Great Pyramid: A Miracle in Stone.