Scripture Scholar, Frances Hogan, takes you to the world of the Apocalypse of John shown to us in the Book of Revelation written from the Greek island of Patmos. Through this podcast, we will try to understand the Book of Revelation through St. John’s warnings, the punishment that awaits, and the consolation the Lord offers to the faithful.

In this episode, the Irish Scripture Scholar, Frances Hogan, gives an informative introduction about the Book named the Apocalypse or Book of Revelation. Why did St. John the Apostle write the Book of Revelation? The Book of Revelation was written at a time when Christians were persecuted under Emperor Domitian for not proclaiming the emperors as God. The temptations St. John mentions in the Book of Revelation are prevalent today too.

Bible References:

• Rev. 1 – St. John writes from Patmos while experiencing persecution under Emperor Domitian
• Rev. 1:3 – This is a book of prophecy
• Rev. 1:4 – St. John is the author of the Book of Revelation
• Rev. 1:9 – “I am John”
• Rev. 11 – During the reign of Nero, St. Peter, and St. Paul were murdered
• Rev. 5, 7, 14 – St. John talks about the Saints and Martyrs
• Rev. 2, 3 – St. John addresses the Churches of Asia (A Bishop writing to his own diocese)
• Macc. 7 – Story of the mother and 7 sons who gave their life for The Truth despite persecution
• Matt. 16:25 or Luke 9:4 – “Whoever wishes to save his life, will lose it…”
• Rev. 1 – A vision of Jesus in glory
• Isa. 41: 13 – Jesus holds the seven stars in his hand
• Rev. 17:14 – The helpless conquer the great beast
• Dan. 3 – God sent His angel into the fire to protect rather than put out the fire
• Matt. 24 and Luke 21 – The Eschatological Discourse of Jesus
• Isa. 35, 60, 66: A Messianic Golden Age

Historical References:

1. St. Clement of Rome and St. Justin quote that St. John is the author of the Book of Revelation
2. Irenaeus, a student of Polycarp who was tutored by St. John, agrees with the timeline of the Book of Revelation
3. During the time of Domitian, Emperor-worship was prevalent and this caused great tribulation for the Church
4. Between the time of Nero and Domitian, many Christians abandoned their faith and lost fervor, getting involved in idolatry and worldly ways

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