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The book is frequently called "Revelation"; however, the title found on some of the earliest [[manuscript]]s is "The Apocalypse of John" (Αποκάλυψις Ιωάννου), and the most common title found on later manuscripts is "The Apocalypse of the [[theologian]]" (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΨΙΣ ΤΟΥ ΘΕΟΛΟΓΟΥ). (In English, ''apocalypse'' is often rendered as ''revelation'' and the literal meaning of the Greek word is "unveiling".) The former is found in [[Codex Sinaiticus]] and [[Codex Alexandrinus]], among other manuscripts, while the latter is found in the [[Majority Text]] and others; however a number of other variations of the title do exist. Nestle-Aland. ''[[Novum Testamentum Graece]]''. 27th ed. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, Druck: 1996, p. 632.

The book is frequently called "Revelation"; however, the title found on some of the earliest [[manuscript]]s is "The Apocalypse of John" (Αποκάλυψις Ιωάννου), and the most common title found on later manuscripts is "The Apocalypse of the [[theologian]]" (ΑΠΟΚΑΛΥΨΙΣ ΤΟΥ ΘΕΟΛΟΓΟΥ). (In English, ''apocalypse'' is often rendered as ''revelation'' and the literal meaning of the Greek word is "unveiling".) The former is found in [[Codex Sinaiticus]] and [[Codex Alexandrinus]], among other manuscripts, while the latter is found in the [[Majority Text]] and others; however a number of other variations of the title do exist. Nestle-Aland. ''[[Novum Testamentum Graece]]''. 27th ed. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, Druck: 1996, p. 632.

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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

After a short introduction (ch. 1:1–10) Revelation 1:1-10 (King James Version)| publisher BibleGateway.com [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%201:1-10&version=9], the book presents an account of the author, who identifies himself as John, and of two visions that he received on the isle of [[Patmos]]. The first vision (chs. 1:11–3:22), related by "''one like unto the [[Son of man]], clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle''", speaking with "''a great voice, as of a trumpet''", is a statement addressed to the [[seven churches of Asia]]. The second vision, which makes up the rest of the book (Revelation 4-22 (King James Version)| publisher =BibleGateway.com [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%204-22;&version=9], begins with "a door … opened in the sky" and describes what some might describe as the [[End of the world (religion)|end of the world]]&mdash; or more properly, the end of the age, in which Satan's rule through Man is destroyed by Messiah. Viewed are these events: the Great Tribulation, the Campaign of [[Armageddon]], the Second Coming of the Messiah with the restoration of [[peace]] to the world and His 1,000 year reign, the imprisonment of [[Satan]] until he is 'loosed' for the final rebellion, [[God]]'s final judgment over Satan, the Great White throne judgment, and the ushering in of the New Heavens and New Earth. Alternatively, according to the Preterist theory, the events of the latter part of the Apocalypse of John are interpreted as being fulfilled by events in the 1st century.  

After a short introduction (ch. 1:1–10) Revelation 1:1-10 (King James Version)| publisher BibleGateway.com [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%201:1-10&version=9], the book presents an account of the author, who identifies himself as John, and of two visions that he received on the isle of [[Patmos]]. The first vision (chs. 1:11–3:22), related by "''one like unto the [[Son of man]], clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle''", speaking with "''a great voice, as of a trumpet''", is a statement addressed to the [[seven churches of Asia]]. The second vision, which makes up the rest of the book (Revelation 4-22 (King James Version)| publisher =BibleGateway.com [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%204-22;&version=9], begins with "a door … opened in the sky" and describes what some might describe as the [[End of the world (religion)|end of the world]]&mdash; or more properly, the end of the age, in which Satan's rule through Man is destroyed by Messiah. Viewed are these events: the Great Tribulation, the Campaign of [[Armageddon]], the Second Coming of the Messiah with the restoration of [[peace]] to the world and His 1,000 year reign, the imprisonment of [[Satan]] until he is 'loosed' for the final rebellion, [[God]]'s final judgment over Satan, the Great White throne judgment, and the ushering in of the New Heavens and New Earth. Alternatively, according to the Preterist theory, the events of the latter part of the Apocalypse of John are interpreted as being fulfilled by events in the 1st century.