Book of Revelation

The Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse of John ({{IPA2|??p?k?l?ps}}, from Greek {{polytonic|??????????}} "revelation"), is the last book of the New Testament in the Bible. It is the only biblical book that is wholly composed of apocalyptic literature. Some Protestant evangelicals refer to the book as The Revelation of Jesus Christ (as the first verse states verbatim), arguing John may have recorded the revelation, but was not the originator. The book is frequently called by the incorrect name "Revelations". However the actual title of the book is Revelation, or the Revelation to John, as it is rendered at the beginning of the book.

Past apocalyptic expectations

All interpretations of the prophecies of the Book of Revelation by past generations which were thought to be positively true, and led to the preparations and gathering of peoples, expecting the immediate return of Jesus and the end of the world in their life times, have always resulted in their expectations not being fulfilled. See: Millerites.

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