Latin and vernacular Apocalypses
Nigel Morgan
The final book of the New Testament canon, Apocalypse John (or Book Revelation), is part visionary and prophetic genre which was characteristic both Jewish Christian writings first century ce. Greek word ‘apokalupsis’ means ‘revelation’ or ‘unveiling’ such texts aimed to reveal things that were hidden also present prophecies future events. date composition this controversial, as identity its author, who gives his name John. dating ranges from c. 65 95. Some have considered it written before destruction Temple Jerusalem by Titus in year 70, but many others think dates reign Domitian (81–96), with suggesting somewhere between. most usually proposed are either late 60s early 90s. presented a eschatological framework ending judgement appearance Jerusalem. Although Gospels Epistles Paul make several important statements, they contain very little prophecy; exclusively text Testament, because occupies special position biblical interpretation.
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