Revelation is the final book of the New Testament, traditionally attributed to John. It is an apocalyptic work made up of two main parts:
- Letters to seven churches in Asia Minor (opening chapters).
- A series of symbolic visions that portray divine judgment on evil, the ultimate defeat of evil, and the establishment of a renewed creation — often described as a new heaven and a new earth.
The book is highly symbolic and poetic rather than straightforward narrative, so readers and interpreters disagree about its referents (for example, whether much of it primarily addresses first‑century Rome, describes future end‑time events, or does both). Translations and theological traditions also affect how specific images and passages are read.
Sources: the provided Recapy context on Revelation.
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