revelation of saint john the divine

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Definition

Proper noun 1. The final book of the New Testament: This is the title of a specific biblical book, also commonly called the Book of Revelation or the Apocalypse. It contains prophetic visions concerning the ultimate triumph of good over evil and the end of the world, traditionally attributed to John the Apostle.

Usage
  • The term is used as the formal title for this specific book of the Christian Bible.
  • It is typically capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a singular work.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase can be used in theological, literary, or historical discussions about the content, authorship, or interpretation of this biblical text.
  • It may be contrasted with other, shorter titles for the same book.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Revelation (to John): A common shortened title.
  • The Book of Revelation: The most common modern title.
  • The Apocalypse: A title derived from the Greek word for "revelation" used in some traditions.
  • Revelator (noun): One who reveals or makes a revelation, sometimes used in contexts related to this book.
Synonyms
  • The Apocalypse of John
  • The Revelation
Notes
  • This is the full, traditional title. In modern usage, "the Book of Revelation" is more frequent.
  • "The Divine" in this title is an epithet for John, meaning "the theologian" or "the one who speaks of divine things," not a description of the revelation itself.
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

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