Redemptive history remains incomplete until Christ returns. It is for the final act in the great drama of redemption that the church awaits with longing.

— Robert Mounce (1921–2019), Neutestamentler, Hochschullehrer und Bibelübersetzer

Topics: Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Hope & Confidence

Robert Mounce

Robert Mounce (1921–2019) war ein US-amerikanischer Neutestamentler, Hochschullehrer und Bibelübersetzer, der unter anderem als Universitätspräsident und Pastor wirkte. Er erlangte Bekanntheit durch seine Mitarbeit an maßgeblichen englischen Bibelübersetzungen wie der NIV und der ESV sowie durch fundierte Bibelkommentare, insbesondere zur Offenbarung des Johannes. Für Bibelleser bietet sein Werk eine sprachlich präzise und zugleich praxisbezogene Auslegung biblischer Texte aus einer reformiert-evangelikalen Perspektive.

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