Biblical Exegesis — New Testament

Revelation of John

Last book of the New Testament — Christian apocalyptic written ca. 95 AD under Emperor Domitian. Prophetic vision of Christ's reign and eschatological victory.

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General Introduction

The Revelation (Apokalypsis Iōannou) closes the canon of the New Testament. Its title means « unveiling ». It is the only New Testament book of the apocalyptic genre, in the Jewish tradition (Daniel, 1 Enoch, 4 Ezra, 2 Baruch).

Seven Churches of Asia

Addressed to seven churches of Asia Minor (Rev 1:4, 11) : Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea. The seven letters (ch. 2–3) provide pastoral diagnostics for each church.

📖 This English version is a summary. The complete version with all integral texts in original language (Greek, Latin, Hebrew) and their multilingual translations is available on the French main site.

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