Incidentally, the book of revelation was written by the apostle john while imprisoned on the isle of patmos. Another very trustworthy tradition speaks of john as a. But god preserved john in patmos and in this isolation god appeared to apostle john and gave him the revelation of jesus christ the book of revelation. John, the favorite disciple of jesus christ and the author of the fourth gospel.
John survived in patmos until titus domitian died and the next roman emperor who came to power allowed john to come out of patmos. The new view, therefore, began to argue that none of the events described in the book of revelation after chapters i. This is the first video that will show you the true interpretation of many coded and. Oct 12, 2018 john, the disciple of jesus, was banished to patmos during the latter years of his life.
The beginning of the bible genesis 111 is a prologue describing the downfall of mankind and his separation from god. The book of revelation by john the apostle bible probe. John and the book of revelation a bible study in easy english. King james, douayrheims, american standard version, basic english version, and the webster bible. He does this from the very beginning of the book of revelation. John of patmos is the name given to the author of the book of revelation apocalypse of john in the new testament. John of patmos is the name given by some modern scholars to the author of the book of revelation, the apocalyptic text forming part of the new testament. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The seven named churches of asia, and the entire church of christ. The text of revelation states that the author is called john and that he lives on the greek island of patmos, where by some, he is considered to be in exile as a result of antichristian.
I john, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of jesus christ, was in the isle that is called patmos, for the word of god, and for the testimony of jesus christ. Fathers, late in the second century believed that this john was. We learn from john that he wrote revelation from the island of patmos verse 9, in the aegean sea 40 miles off the coast of asia minor modern day turkey. Many would agree that when one begins a study of revelation, he should first deal with the questions. May 23, 2008 the book of revelation is written by john the last apostle of jesus christ.
John is our faithful narrator on this journey through heaven and hell. The text of revelation states that john was on patmos. This study is mainly to do with verses 911 of revelation 1, and is bringing together the different bible translations and descriptions of patmos and of john being in the spirit on the lords day. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. In johns time, many people thought that rome and the emperor had the greatest power. Is john the apostle the same person as john of patmos, or. Book of revelation apocalypse written on patmos island. Book of revelation 2 illustrated kindle edition by john of patmos, oracles, living, bible, darby, literal translation, youngs, bible, rotherham emphasized, new. Actually, it is here he receives revelation word from god.
Elaine pagels on the book of revelation february 24, 2012. It covers what the apostle john saw in a vision on the island of patmos. It is often called the apocalypse, which is its title in greek, signifying revelation, canonical authority and authorship. The book of revelation explicitly states that it was written while john was on the island of patmos. The book of revelation is the last book of the bible. We read about several johns in the new testament, including john the baptist and john the apostle, the son of zebedee. Hes a prophet and a seer of sights, a man of great faith and even greater vision. The island of patmos has been celebrated for almost the last 2,000 years as the place where the divine and godinspired book of revelation was written by saint john, one of the twelve apostles of jesus christ. He has his scribes pen the words that are given to him. John of patmos interesting stories about famous people. Book of revelation enhanced e book edition presents several different versions of the book of revelation, as translated in 5 bibles. The entire book of revelation is basically what john hopes god will do to all those antichristian tormentors out there.
There is also a possibility that either john or paul is the man to whom paul refers in 2 corinthians 12. Revelation, apocalypse, john, patmos, nero, domitian. John was a prisoner on patmos because he was preaching about jesus and that he, jesus, had been raised from the dead. John had visions that inspired the book of revelation and its apocalyptic foretelling of. The bulk of traditional sources date the book to the.
The book of revelation, also called revelation to john or apocalypse of john, literally, apocalypse of john. In addition, it offers a poorly formatted version of the matthew henry commentary on revelation. Some modern scholars characterize revelations author as a putative figure whom they call john of patmos. The book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament. The cave of revelation, this sacred and respected monument, is what has made the island of patmos famous worldwide. Patmos seems like any other holiday island in greece, but it isnt. He wrote it when he was about 92 years old, while a prisoner of rome on the remote desert penal colony of patmos, an island in the aegean sea. The apostle john is the author of the book of revelation. An apocalyptic book describing the revelation jesus christ gave to john. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. Mar 11, 2014 the book of revelation, often known simply as revelation or the apocalypse, is the final book of the bible and is the only purely apocalyptic book in the new testament. This is the only book in the new testament where the place of writing is given. The text of revelation states that the author is called john and that he lives on the greek island of patmos, where by some, he is considered to be in exile as a result of antichristian persecution under the roman emperor domitian. It is the only book of the new testament classified as apocalyptic literature rather than didactic or historical, indicating thereby its extensive use of visions, symbols, and allegory, especially in connection with future events.
Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to many political and religious. John of patmos also called john the revelator, john the divine or john the theologian. The apostle john is sometimes referred to as john of patmos, though some argue that john of patmos was actually a different person. The text of revelation states that the author is called john and that he lives on the greek island of patmos, where by some, he is considered to be in exile as a result of antichristian persecution under roman emperor domitian. John on patmos by lloyd dale 011105 a proper understanding of when revelation was received and written makes a great deal of difference in how it is to be interpreted.
His life appears on the bible timeline chart between then and 100 ad. He was the only one of the apostles to live to old age and transcribed most of the new testament, second to paul of tarsus. But the book of revelation places john, at about the same time, in exile on the island of patmos. The author of the work identifies himself in the text as john and says that he was on patmos, an island in the aegean, when he was instructed by a heavenly figure to write down the contents of a vision. The text of revelation states that the author is called john and that he lives on the greek island of patmos, where by some, he is considered to be in exile as a result. Johns book of revelation appeals not only to fear but also to hope. John was overwhelmed seeing jesus in his heavenly glory. Book of revelation holy bible, john the apostlejohn of.
John exiled to patmos amazing bible timeline with world history. It is about 30km or 20 miles off the western coast of modern turkey. Note that each of them required some additional designation to. Patmos is a small island of only 24 square miles 62 square kilometers, with a coastline in the shape of a horseshoe. Book of revelation holy bible, john the apostle john of patmos king james version audiobook lectures beyond beyond. John had the visions described in revelation about ad95.
Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. John of patmos could be the author named as john in the book of revelation, the apocalyptic text forming the final book of. Here you have a guy whos been banished for his beliefs hes lucky, others have been killed, and hes looking for some payback. As a matter of fact, you will see this during the revelation movie. May 18, 2019 john of patmos is the name given by some modern scholars to the author of the book of revelation, the apocalyptic text forming part of the new testament. The book of revelation is pretty emphatic that it was written by someone named john, and that he was on the island of patmos when he received the revelation from jesus christ. When rome had exiled john to patmos, he was the last remaining member of the twelve disciples of jesus christ.
One gospel, three letters, and the book of revelation are all attributed to john. Was the book of john written first or the book of revelation. The book of revelation was revealed to the apostle john on an island called patmos. The island in greece where the end of the world began. The book of revelation is signed by a person called john, writing from the island of patmos, near greece. When it comes down to it, revelation reads like one big long revenge fantasy. Book of revelation john of patmos, god, matthew henry, king james bible, douay rheims bible, american standard bible, bible in basic english, webster. Revelation movie with apostle john watch now for free. Patmos was a quarry mine for the roman empire, and was home to many political and religious prisoners or slaves. The author of the work identifies himself in the text as john and says that he was on patmos, an island in the aegean, when he was instructed by a heavenly figure to write. John of patmos also called john the revelator, john the divine, john the theologian, and possibly john the apostle. John was a prisoner because he preached about jesus and him crucified and that he rose from the dead.
John of patmos was a legendary person deemed to have written the revelation apocalypse after the year 100, in patmos island. Book of revelation apocalypse written on patmos island greeka. Did john write a book of the bible on the island of patmos. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. Book of revelation 2 illustrated kindle edition by john. John on the island of patmos the gospel faith messenger. The aegean island of patmos off the west coast of asia minor. The elder, the seer, and the apostle bible odyssey. The island of patmos is a volcanic, treeless, rocky island about 9km by 50km or 6 by 30 miles.
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