who wrote the book of revelations?

Answer 1

From Wikipedia:

"The actual title of the book is The Revelation of Jesus Christ ... unto his servant John, as it is rendered in the first verse."

The author of Revelation identifies himself several times as "John" (1:1, 4, 9; 22:8). The author also states that he was in exile on the island of Patmos when he received his first vision (1:9; 4:1–2). As a result the author of Revelation is referred to as John of Patmos. John explicitly addresses Revelation to seven churches of Asia Minor: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea (1:4, 11). All of these sites are located in what is now Turkey.

Traditional views held that John the Apostle — considered to have written the Gospel and epistles by the same name — was exiled on Patmos in Aegean archipelago during the reign of Emperor Domitian, and that he wrote the Revelation there. Those in favor of a single common author point to similarities between the Gospel and Revelation. For example, both works are soteriological (e.g. referring to Jesus as a lamb) and possess a high christology (e.g. Jesus as "Lord of lords", God's son, etc.). What is most telling, however, is that only in the Gospel of John and in Revelation is Jesus referred to as "the Word of God" (Ő λογος του θεου - see logos).

Authorship - early views

A number of Church Fathers weighed in on the authorship of Revelation. Justin Martyr avows his belief in its apostolical origin. Irenaeus (A.D. 178) assumes it as a conceded point. At the end of the 2nd century, we find it accepted at Antioch, by Theophilus, and in Africa by Tertullian. At the beginning of the 3rd century, it is adopted by Clement of Alexandria and by Origen, later by Methodius, Cyprian, and Lactantius, Dionysius of Alexandria (A.D. 247) rejected it, upon doctrinal rather than critical grounds. Eusebius (A.D. 315) suspended his judgement, hesitating between the external and internal evidence. Some canons, especially in the Eastern Church, rejected the book, while most others included it.

Authorship - modern views

Although the traditional view still has many adherents, many modern scholars believe that John the Apostle, John the Evangelist, and John of Patmos refer to three separate individuals. Certain lines of evidence suggest that John of Patmos wrote only Revelation, not the Gospel of John nor the Epistles of John. For one, the author of Revelation identifies himself as "John" several times, but the author of the Gospel of John never identifies himself directly. While both works liken Jesus to a lamb, they consistently use different words for lamb — the Gospel uses amnos, Revelation uses arnion. Lastly, the Gospel is written in nearly flawless Greek, but Revelation contains grammatical errors and stylistic abnormalities which indicate its author may not have been as familiar with the Greek language as the Gospel's author. Proponents of the single-author view explain these differences in various ways, including but not limited to factoring in underlying motifs and purposes, authorial target audience and the author's collaboration with and/or utilization of different scribes. A natural reading of the text would reveal that John is writing literally as he sees the vision (Rev 1:11; 10:4; 14:3; 19:9; 21:5) and that he is warned by an angel not to alter the text through a subsequent edit (Rev 22:18-19), in order to maintain the textual integrity of the book.

Answer 2

St. John, the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation (there is no "s" on the end of it). This is NOT the same John that was called "Beloved" by Christ.

Answer 3

John, the loved wrote the e book even as he replaced into held prisoner interior the island of Patmos. the author of the e book, John, replaced into easily one of Jesus' disciples. He walked facet by skill of facet with Christ for the three years Jesus did his ministry on earth (therefore the nickname 'loved'). even as writing the e book, John is declared to were inspired and conquer with multiple visions of what the destiny may be like and what may take position. and by no skill quite, those issues were and are already being fulfilled. Why isnt it more suitable publicly properly-known? because it really is int he Bible, and the majority, have self belief it or not, take it with out any interest. They dont take an afternoon vacation to benefit and learn the interest. people discover it very complicated to have self belief in something they won't be able to instruct. there is, regrettably, a lack of religion. And thsi lack of religion, mockingly, is the effect of not reading the Bible, God's observe. in case you purely like the e book of Revelations you need to also try reading the e book of Daniel, because they're heavily correct and Daniel has impressive issues that he prophesized about and characteristic already come genuine in history. Very thrilling stuff. they're like a continuation of one yet another, easily. wish this has responded your question, or a minimum of area of it!

Answer 4

It is attributed to John the apostle because the writing style is similar to that in the gospel of John. However, based on the style of Greek and historical references, it seems to have been written after the year 100 AD which would mean the apostle John would be long dead.

Answer 5

John the Beloved

Answer 6

most people consider John the author of Revelations

Answer 7

Hopefully not the same idiot who wrote the bible. But it wouldn't surprise me. I do like the part however, where all the roman style killing happens, oh and the getting busy with the wives handmaidens. That's a pretty good read. the rest really sucks total @$$...

Answer 8

It is John the disciple of Jesus, one of the twelve, who was banished to the island of Patmos. This book is very hard to understand unless you have a commentary by your side.

Answer 9

John the Beloved, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ

Answer 10

John the Beloved when he was banished to the isle of patmos.