Who is the author of "Apocalypse"? Apostle John or some other John?

Answer 1

scholars say it was some other John, but a lot of laymen disagree

Answer 2

Apostle John

Answer 3

The author was the apostle John, the "Beloved Disciple," the most intimate earthly friend of Jesus and writer of the Gospel of John (1:1, 4, 9; 22:8; John 21:20, 24)

Answer 4

It is generally accepted that John the Apostle (or Beloved) was the author of Revelation. Another theory, which has less weight, is that it was John the Presbyter, who was a contemporary of the Apostle John.

Answer 5

John, Jesus beloved disciple (He wasn't the only beloved disciple.). The "apocalypse" is in the book of Revelation. Seven seems to be a trade mark of John. Number 7 is a number of completion, blessing, healing, fullness, etc...

In Revelations, On the Lord's Day this vision of Revelations came to Him. The Seven churches. The Seven stars. The seven golden lampstands. The seven bowls of wrath. The seven trumpets. Etc...

The 7th Chapter He writes about the 144,000, the remnant of Israel & the countless number of the Saints from all nations, tribes & peoples. The fullness of the church.

Reading St. John in one week would be 3 chapters a day. (3X7=21). There are 21 chapters. Reading 1,2&3 John in one week would be 1 chapter a week. There are seven chapters.

And if you read St. John; 1,2&3 John & Revelations in a row, you will realize it is the same writer inspired by God. John also brings out Jesus deity & authority.

John was there and witnessed the crucifixion. And He never denied Christ.

Answer 6

It's John the Apostle. He's the Patron Saint of Authors, which is why the book is written so effectively.

Answer 7

Apostle

Answer 8

The Bible ISN'T CLEAR on this. We (Bible students) can ONLY agree that when comparing the original greek texts, the writing used is totally UNLIKE that of the Apostle John, meaning that the words and usage of word in The Book of John have NOTHING in common with the Book of Revelation. However, this could be because it was "transcribed" or written down verbatim or word for word as given to him in the visions. So, again, we JUST DON'T know. Personally, I feel that it is another John who was a follower of Christ and most likely knew Christ when he was alive. Just because he was named John doesn't mean it was the same, how common is the name Derek now? Pretty common, even tho when I was born it was not.

So, while its INTERESTING TO KNOW, its JUST NOT IMPORTANT!!! Its like Christs birthday, if it was important, God would have TOLD US. The MESSAGE IS IMPORTANT, NOT THE MESSENGER. This is the reason most angels simply said, "my name is not important, my master is" when asked their names.

Answer 9

Apostle John I'm pretty sure.

Answer 10

The Apostle John, in Patmos, in about C.E. 96

Answer 11

I always heard it was Apostle John, but I hear that's up for debate now. Probably has been before.