95 AD
St. John the Apostle, the last surviving apostle, wrote the Book of Revelation while exiled on the island of Patmos during the persecution of Emperor Domitian. The Apocalypse presents a vivid vision of the ultimate triumph of good over evil, the final judgment, and the establishment of the New Jerusalem. It offers hope to persecuted Christians that God's justice will prevail.
Revelation is rich in symbolic imagery drawn from the Old Testament, particularly Ezekiel and Daniel. The seven churches of Asia Minor receive specific messages, and John witnesses cosmic battles, plagues, and the final victory of Christ. The book has inspired Christians throughout history, especially during times of persecution. Key Scripture: Revelation 1:9; 'I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and patient endurance that we have in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus.'