Encounter the Hope of Jesus in the Book of Revelation
Readers of Revelation have long been baffled by the cryptic text. At minimum, it’s a puzzling read, evoking questions about the end of the world and the strange symbols lurking within. For many, the book of Revelation conjures feelings of anxiety and confusion about God’s plan for the world. So how do we read such a confounding text? How do we make sense of it, not just for its original audience, but for us today?

In Thinning the Veil, biblical scholar Shane J. Wood suggests that the book of Revelation announces its aim in its first five words: the revelation of Jesus Christ. This revelation doesn’t intend to solve a mysterious puzzle, but rather it thins the veil between heaven and earth, confronting our loneliness with divine intimacy that transforms us today, as it did its original audience.

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

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A.J. Swoboda

Associate Professor of Bible and Theology at Bushnell University and Author of The Gift of Thorns

“It truly is difficult to overstate how poetic, prophetic, and breathtaking this accessible journey through John’s Apocalypse is. Not only did it help me read the revelation of Jesus Christ better historically, theologically, and exegetically, but I walked away with a deeper love for God. Shane Wood has written a masterful book that deserves a wide reading.”

Michael F. Bird

Deputy Principal at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia

“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 tips for reading that will enrich readers of the New Testament.”

Ian Paul

Author of Revelation: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries)

“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.”

Hans Boersma

Professor at Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin and Author of Pierced by Love

“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.”

Dana M. Harris

Professor and Chair of the New Testament Department at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“Too often, focus on finding a ‘road map’ for the end times misses the truth that Revelation is about Jesus Christ! Shane Wood does a marvelous job unveiling Jesus in this challenging Bible book. His moving illustrations and strong applications draw the reader into the heart of Revelation and, indeed, into the very heart of God. Accompanying tools (including videos) present practical ways to enter Revelation’s text in a transforming way. Well-researched and compellingly written, this book offers insights for those new to Revelation and those who already love its revelation of Jesus.”