The Dating of Revelation

Are the events of Revelation about to unfold upon our generation? What relevance did it have for those of its’ first audience, who were told, blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book? Discover in this chapter why the dating of Revelation is critical in establishing the true meaning and context of this apocalyptic book. The wide held belief that Revelation was written in the late date of 96 AD comes into question in this chapter. Discerning the internal evidence of Revelation, a case is built for a pre- AD 70 date. The historical evidence for a late date is also addressed, as well as concerns regarding the interpretation of the testimony of the early Church fathers’ chronological account.