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What you were never told about the Book of REVELATION
The Apocalypse
[
one of the Jewish and Christian writings of 200 b.c. to a.d. 150 marked by
pseudonymity, symbolic imagery, and the expectation of an imminent cosmic
cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil and raises the
righteous to life in a messianic kingdom]
Introduction
Dating the Book of Revelation
One of the most important items in terms of interpreting the Bible is to
understand the historical context in which it was written. Much of the
debate concerning Bible Prophecy hinges on when Revelation was written.
While dispensational scholars insist that John wrote his apocalypse in the
mid 90's, a more compelling argument can be made for a much earlier date,
around 65-66 AD.
Now one may ask, "
Why is this important?" After all, it was nearly 2,000
years ago. What difference does 30 years make? Obviously, 30 years (or
even 10 years) can make a big difference in the history of a nation. Germany
and Japan in 1950 were quite a bit different than they were in 1940. In the
same way, Rome and Jerusalem, the two main players in the Book of
Revelation, were much different in 96 AD then they were in 66 AD. Thus
the dating of the Book of Revelation becomes crucial in properly
interpreting the book.
External Evidence
I.) The Syriac History of John, the Son of Zebedee makes reference to
John's banishment under Nero, who reigned from 54 to 68 AD. It states:"
After these things, when the Gospel was increasing by the hands of the
Apostles, Nero, the unclean and impure and wicked king, heard all that had
happened at Ephesus. And he sent and took all that the procurator had and
imprisoned him; and laid hold of St. John and drove him into exile; and
passed sentence on the city that it should be laid waste."
Elsewhere in the Syriac tradition, we should note that both of the Syriac
Versions of the Revelation give in the title the statement that John was
banished by Nero. Their titles say. - "
The Apocalypse of St. John, written
in Patmos, whither John was sent by Nero Caesar." Since John was banished
to Patmos by Nero, and Nero died in 68 AD, then Revelation was written
prior to 68 AD.
II.) The Muratorian Canon states "...
for the blessed apostle Paul himself,
following the order of his predecessor John, he wrote to only seven
churches by name, in the following order...". Paul was killed in 68 AD by
Nero. Since Paul copied John's example of writing to 7 churches, then John
wrote Revelation prior to 68 AD.
III.) In his work Against Jovinianum (1:26), Jerome states, "
But if thou art
near to Italy, thou hast Rome, where we also have an authority close at
hand. What an happy Church is that, on which the Apostles poured out all
their doctrine, with their blood: where Peter had a like Passion with the
Lord; where Paul bath for his crown the same death with John; where the
Apostle John was plunged into boiling oil, and suffered nothing, and was
afterwards banished to an island."
It is almost universally accepted that Peter and Paul were murdered by
Nero. Jerome places John's banishment in the same time period (as do
many other church fathers).
IV.) In Quis Salvus Dives (Section 42), Clement of Alexander writes, "
... a
true account of John the apostle that has been handed down and preserved
in memory. When after the death of the tyrant he removed from the island
of' Patmos to Ephesus,"The fact that Clement does not identify "the tyrant" suggests that it was
probably Nero, not Domitian. Nero was universally feared and despised, and
his name became the household word for anything evil.
Internal Evidence
I.) Revelation was written during the reign of the 6th Roman Emperor
(Nero) - Revelation 17:10.
"
There are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not
yet come. And when he comes, he must continue a short time."
Date Emperor
69 B.C. - 44 A.D
Julius Caesar
31 B.C. - 14 A.D
Augustus Caesar
14 A.D. - 37 A.D
Tiberius Caesar
37 A.D. - 41 A.D.
Gaius (Caligula)
41 A.D. - 54 A.D
Claudius
54 A.D. - 68 A.D
Nero CaesarThe Seventh king was Galba, who was killed in office after only 6 months.
II.) Revelation was written during a time of great persecution of the
Church - Revelation 2:10.
"
Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the
devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and
you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you
the crown of life."
III.) Revelation was written while the temple was still standing in
Jerusalem, before the Romans destroyed the holy city - Revelation 11:1-2
"
Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying,
"Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship
there. But leave out the court which is utside the temple, and do not
measure it, for it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will tread the
holy city underfoot for forty-two months."
IV.) Revelation was written while there were still other apostles alive -
Revelation 2:2.
"
I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear
those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles
and are not, and have found them liars;"
V.) There is a lot more internal evidence, such as Judaists in the church and
the state of the churches themselves. For more information, read "Before
Jerusalem Fell" by Kenneth Gentry.Evidence for a late date?
The only evidence for the 95 AD date is a vague statement made by
Irenæus, the second century bishop of Lyons. In his book "Against
Heresies", he writes,
"We will not, however, incur the risk of pronouncing positively as to the
name of Antichrist; for if it were necessary that his name should be
distinctly revealed in this present time, it would have been announced by
him who beheld the apocalyptic vision. For that was seen not very long time
since, but almost in our day, towards the end of Domitian's reign." – Against
Heresies Book V, Chapter 30, Verse 3 (Domitian reigned from 81 to 96 AD).
Irenæus's statement is quite vague. He's not real clear on exactly what
was seen "
towards the end of Domitian's reign." However, even if we allow
for the understanding that John saw the vision during Domitian's reign,
Irenæus remains a questionable source at best. In this same book, he wrote
that Jesus had an earthly ministry of 15 years and live to be almost 50
years old.
"
For how had He disciples, if He did not teach? And how did He teach, if He
had not a Master's age? For He came to Baptism as one Who had not yet
fulfilled thirty years, but was beginning to be about thirty years old; (for
so Luke, who hath signified His years, hath set it down; Now Jesus, when
He came to Baptism, began to be about thirty years old:) and He preached
for one year only after His Baptism: completing His thirtieth year He
suffered, while He was still young, and not yet come to riper age. But the
age of 30 years is the first of a young man's mind, and that it reaches even
to the fortieth year, everyone will allow: but after the fortieth and fiftieth
year, it begins to verge towards elder age: which our Lord was of when He
taught, as the Gospel and all the Elders witness..." – Against Heresies Book
II, Chapter 22, Verse 5