John Of Zebedee

The book of Revelation was written by the apostle John, in an apocalyptic literature style. It consists of a series of prophecies about the end times, when Jesus will return and triumph over all the evil residing in the world. Its purpose is to bring hope and encouragement to Christians so that they will continue watching for the return and victory of Jesus Christ, but it is also a warning of the Final Judgment that nonbelievers will endure. The depiction of the cosmic battle that takes place both in heaven and on earth, symbolic language, and introduction of surreal

While banished to the island of Patmos John received an apocalyptic visions from an angle of God. In this vision he was told by Jesus to “write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after these things” (Revelation1:19).

B. Explanation of allusion: This is the last book of the New Testament. Unlike all of the other books, Revelation is apocalyptic. It uses visions, symbols, and allegory to predict the future. This book is made up of a series of letters, and is believed to have been written by a Christian leader, John who was imprisoned on the island of Patmos. The basis of these writings were John's vision from heaven that provided comfort to the persecuted Christians ("Revelation").

When examining the Book of Revelation, one gets an impression God is sympathetic towards the world because He shows the heavens in advance. He demands someone to record what is happening so the rest of the world can acknowledge what awaits them in the afterlife. Consequently, John who is invited to Heaven is likewise the author of the Book and uses metaphors and simple ideas to describe what he witnessed on that fateful day .

Reading the Book of Revelation has brought a new understanding of religion and its connection with contemporary culture and the impact the work has our society today. Through the use of detailed imagery and unique point of view writing style and other writing tools, this bible revision provides an interesting read that is very educational when recognizing the influence of its work today. The mysterious author John writes the Book of Revelation detailing the apocalyptic events of the world as a prophet and the divine process it will face, along with the warning to listen to these words as truth. John has a unique assortment of chapters that cover different symbolic events that connect with contemporary popular culture through the use of writing

This essay will argue that the eschatology of the Book of Revelation forms an integral part of John’s attempt within the pages of his book to form a literary world in which the forms, figures, and forces of the earthly realm are critiqued and unmasked through the re-focalization of existence from the perspective of heaven. It will attempt to show that, in response to the social, political, religious, and economic circumstances of his readers, the Book of Revelation forms a counter imaginative reality. Through drawing upon an inaugurated sense of eschatology and evocative imagery, John is able to pull the reader in and show them the true face of the imperial world and consequences of its ideology, forcing the reader allegiance to fall

The book of Daniel and the Revelation are counterparts of each other. They should be studied together as to get the whole picture of God’s redemptive plan, world’s history, the future of the world, God’s victory over evil at the end of the world, and a glimpse into the new heaven and the new earth. Even if these two books are different, many parts of the books talk about the same event of world’s history in which we are about to find out. In this essay, I will show how the book of Daniel is related to Revelation and then how John uses the imagery of Daniel. First of all, let us look at the introduction to the books of Daniel and Revelation. I will

John was trying to create a new world through his writing. Claiming “that the ultimate glory and victory belong to God”4 She continues to go on to show how the book of Revelation is about a redeeming quality created by God in his control over all things, and the call of Christians to resist oppressive powers.

1The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 3Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. – Revelation 1:1-3

Book Summary: Revelations were written around A.D. 96 by John. It is an apocalyptic book describing the revelation Jesus Christ gave to John. It was written for all Christians.

The Christian Revelation to John, The Book of Revelation, reveals the world coming to an end through a variety of spiritual visions. Revelations, written by Elaine Pagels summarizes the events taken place during John’s revelation and relates it to ancient history. Elaine Pagels highlights main content from the messages, the seals, to the trumpets, while providing historical background. The main argument of Pagels analysis is that The Book of Revelation clearly portrays the war between the Jews against the Roman Empire. This is evident because Pagels explains that the visions John had embodies events that represent the corrupted Roman Empire.

Israel did not receive a message from God through a prophet, for more than four hundred years. The northern kingdom of Israel was in captivity and the southern kingdom was being threatened with an exile. God sent His prophet Isaiah to promise Israel that their oppression by the Gentiles will be terminated and the nation’s warfare will cease (Isaiah 40, KJV).

The book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John during 85-95 A.D. The purpose of the book of Revelation is to encourage believers that the day is coming when the whole world will be judged, and that our redemption is near. To non believers it is to warn them of the day that they will be judged, and the day when they will have to pay for their sins. When John wrote the book of Revelation he was deserted on the island of Patmos, and an angel came to him and gave him the vision. John describes the seven seals and how Jesus is the only one worthy to open them. He also describes the seven bowls, or seven plagues that will be poured out upon the earth. John explains that even after hail is raining down on the earth people will still not repent.

There are scholars in our day that doubt that John is the author of Revelation, because if difference in style, theological content and quality of grammar. One have to keep in mind that the difference in style and theological content between Revelation and the gospel of John is due to the fact that the first is part

1. It is said that John the Baptist was to fulfill a prophesy mentioned from Isaiah about a messenger being sent ahead, and a voice crying out in the wilderness (Isaiah 40:3-5.)