The Book of Revelation• Final book of the New Testament. • The title comes from the first word of the book in Koine

Greek: apokalupsis– meaning "unveiling" or "revelation" (the author himself not

having provided a title).• Apocalyptic – using symbolism/figures• Also referred to as the:

– Book of the Revelation of Saint John the Divine– Apocalypse of John– Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ– Revelation, (often dubbed "Revelations" in contrast to the

singular in the original Koine) – Apocalypse.

Author

• “John” – mentioned 4 times (1:1, 4, and 9; 22:8)• Which one? Questioned because of grammatical composition

– John, the Apostle – held by early historians• Justin Martyr – 103–165 AD• Irenaeus – 115-202 AD (*- John Polycarp Irenaeus)• Tertullian – 160 – 220 AD• Eusebius – 263 – 339 AD• Victorinus of Pettau – ?? – 303

The Seven Churches of Asia

Timeline

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Schools of Interpretation

Schools of Interpretation

Schools of Interpretation

Schools of Interpretation

Views Toward Revelation

Views Toward Revelation

Views Toward Revelation

Views Toward Revelation