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John of Patmos (also called John the Revelator, John the Divine, John the Theologian; Ancient Greek: Ἰωάννης ὁ Θεολόγος, romanized: Iōannēs ho Theologos) is the name traditionally given to the author of the Book of Revelation. Revelation 1:9 states that John was on Patmos, [1] an Aegean island off the coast of Roman Asia ...
The author, John, found himself "…on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus" (Rev. 1:9 NRSV), and it was there that he wrote the Book of Revelation. In several of his messages addressed to the Seven churches of Asia , John makes references to past and future times of persecution, trial and death, and calls ...
The Book of Revelation or Book of the Apocalypse is the final book of the New Testament (and therefore the final book of the Christian Bible). Written in Koine Greek, its title is derived from the first word of the text: apokalypsis, meaning 'unveiling' or 'revelation'. The Book of Revelation is the only apocalyptic book in the New Testament canon.
John the Baptist, in prison, heard about Jesus' deeds, sent some disciples to ask if Jesus was the awaited one. Jesus listed his miracles and said: 'Blessed is he who does not reject me'. The disciples returned to John the Baptist. Herod wanted to kill John, but was afraid of the people.
It is brought to John's attention that the nations will tread under foot, the holy city of the temple, for forty-two months (1,260 days). During that same time, two witnesses, dressed in sackcloth, will prophesy and this torments the nations. The first mention of the Beast is told to John, who will overcome the two witnesses and kill them.
The interior features of the cave tell the story of St. John's time on the island and represent his legacy. [25] In modern times, the cave is considered a sacred area holding what is now a temple dedicated to St. John. It has become a popular tourist site where visitors have the opportunity to see where St. John recorded his visions.
Like Josephus, John had amassed to himself a large band of supporters from Gischala (Gush Halab) and Gabara, [b] including the support of the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem. [26] Meanwhile, Josephus fortified several towns and villages in Lower Galilee , among which were Tiberias, Bersabe , Selamin , Japha , and Tarichaea , in anticipation of a Roman ...
Revelation 22 is the twenty-second and final chapter of the Book of Revelation or the Apocalypse of John, and the final chapter of the New Testament and of the Christian Bible. The book is traditionally attributed to John of Patmos .