Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation

by Shane J. Wood

Publisher:

IVP USA

, 2025

Overview

Encounter the Hope of Jesus in the Book of Revelation

The Biblical book of Revelation—a text that, for many, remains shrouded in mystery and confusion. The cryptic symbols and visions of the end times often evoke anxiety among believers. Is it even possible to find hope and spiritual growth within it pages? Thinning the Veil is not just a book; it's a spiritual guide that combines Biblical scholarship with personal reflection, making the study of Revelation accessible and enriching. You'll discover that the heart of Revelation lies in its opening words—"the revelation of Jesus Christ." It's a powerful and personal unveiling, designed to bridge the gap between heaven and earth, bringing God's presence into our lives in a very real and transforming way.

Authored by renowned Biblical scholar Shane J. Wood, Thinning the Veil provides a fresh perspective on Revelation, aiming to transform our understanding of this profound text. Wood invites readers to see Revelation not as a daunting puzzle but as a revelation of Jesus, meant to inspire divine intimacy and spiritual renewal.

Each chapter of Thinning the Veil is crafted to deepen your engagement through:

Interpretation Tools: Engage with exercises that explore different principles of Biblical interpretation, helping you unlock the deeper meanings within Revelation.

Scriptural Insights: Delve into thorough textual studies that illuminate the complex passages, unveiling the profound messages they contain.

Spiritual Takeaways: Reflect on spiritual practices and thought-provoking questions designed to invite the Word to transform your soul, just as it did for its original audience.

Are you ready to dispel the mystery and uncover the hope that lies within the book of Revelation? Thinning the Veil is your guide to experiencing Revelation’s hopeful and transformational message.

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Key Features

• Provides a fresh perspective on Revelation.
• Invites readers to see Revelation not as a daunting puzzle but as a revelation of Jesus.
• Illuminates the complex passages, unveiling the profound messages they contain.

Praise for Thinning the Veil

What an exciting and engaging exploration of the book of Revelation! Shane Wood reminds us what this book is all about: a revelation of Jesus Christ. He doesn’t give you all the answers—but he ensures you are asking the right questions.

--Ian Paul, author of Revelation: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries)

Shane Wood’s Thinning the Veil offers a thick exposition of the book of Revelation. The book is historically informed and exegetically rich yet offers an accessible explanation to one of the most mystifying books in the Bible. Wood’s approach combines textual analysis with takeaways and practical dips for reading that will enrich readers of the New Testament.

--Michael F. Bird, deputy principal at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia

This book preaches! Nothing like a traditional commentary, Thinning the Veil speaks to the heart, opening up the book of Revelation as it is meant to be done—one eye on the text, the other on our lives. Deeply aware that the last book of the Bible does not offer fortune telling cartography but aims to soften our hearts to the intimacy of a crucified and risen King, Shane Wood opens our eyes to just how tantalizingly thin the veil between heaven and earth has become in our incarnate Lord. Meditate on this book; it models a combination of scholarly depth and spiritual direction.

--Hans Boersma, professor at Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin and author of Pierced by Love

Product Details

• Title: Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation
• Author: Shane J. Wood
• Publisher: IVP USA
• Print Publication Date: 2025
• Pages: 216
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Resource ID: LLS:THNNNGVLBKRVLTN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-31T17:20:22Z

About Shane J. Wood

Shane J. Wood is a professor of New Testament and spiritual formation at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri.