Definition

Proper noun 1. The final book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible: A text containing a series of prophetic visions and symbolic narratives, primarily concerning divine judgment, the ultimate triumph of good over evil, and the end of the current world order, followed by the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. It is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle.

Usage

• As a title: is often studied for its complex symbolism.
• Referring to its content: The prophecies in the have been interpreted in many ways throughout history.
• In religious context: Many sermons are based on passages from the .

Examples

• "The is also known as the Apocalypse of John."
• "Scholars debate the historical context in which the was written."
• "Her research focuses on the imagery of the seven seals in the ."

Advanced Usage

• "The Revelation" or "Revelation": Often used as a shortened form to refer to the same text.
  • The final chapter of Revelation describes the New Jerusalem.

Variants and Related Words

• Revelation (capitalized): A common abbreviated title for the Book of Revelation.
• The Apocalypse: Another name for the same book, derived from the Greek word , meaning "unveiling" or "revelation."
• Johannine Apocalypse: A scholarly term referring to this book, emphasizing its traditional authorship.

Synonyms

• The Apocalypse
• Revelation (when capitalized and used as a title)
• The Revelation of John

Notes

• The is a specific, singular text. The lowercase term "revelation" (meaning a surprising disclosure of knowledge) is a common noun and is not synonymous with the title of the biblical book.

Noun

1. the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle