Introduction to Revelation: Who Wrote It, and When?

Before diving into the book of Revelation verse by verse, this episode covers the essential background: who wrote it, when it was likely written, who the original seven churches were, and why Revelation’s path into the Bible was more contested than any other New Testament book. Jill walks through the case for John the Apostle as author, the Domitian vs. Nero dating debate, the real economic and social pressure facing first-century Christians in Roman Asia, and how church historians like Eusebius wrestled with where Revelation belonged — plus why even Martin Luther had reservations about including it. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Why Revelation Gave Jill Pause 02:29 Who Wrote It? The Case for John the Apostle 04:57 When Was It Written? Domitian vs. Nero 07:26 Who Was It Written To? The Seven Churches 08:25 Real Pressure: Persecution & Emperor Worship 11:06 Revelation’s Contested Path Into the Canon 13:41 Millennialism & Theological Objections 14:15 East vs. West: A Slow Road to Acceptance 16:04 Luther’s Reservations & the Reformation 18:03 Why Read Revelation At All 🎧 jillfromthenorthwoods.com 📧 [email protected] Did you know Revelation’s place in the Bible was debated for centuries? What surprised you most about its history? Download blank templates, schedules here: https://schmern2.notion.site/Download... Logos RAMPS Workflow - RAMPS Bible Study - The Bible in Small Steps in Logos Workflows Jill’s Links https://jillfromthenorthwoods.com/    / @smallstepswithgod   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smallste...   / schmern   Email the podcast at [email protected] “Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.” Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers. “The Scriptures quoted are from the NET Bible® http://netbible.com copyright ©1996, 2019 used with permission from Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved”. Bible Maps and images used with permission from https://www.bible.ca/maps/ or https://www.freebibleimages.org/illus... Copyright 2014 Faithlife / Logos Bible Software. Free for non-commercial use by individuals or organizations. May be presented before live audiences; may be posted on social media; may be re-distributed. May not be used commercially. May not be modified or included in published works without permission; contact [email protected]. Attribute as: “Copyright 2014 Faithlife / Logos Bible Software ()”. By choosing to watch this video or listen to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are doing so of your own free will. The content shared here reflects personal study, faith perspective, and opinions and is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. I am not a licensed pastor, seminary-trained theologian, or biblical scholar. Any scriptural interpretation, commentary, or reflections offered should not be considered a substitute for guidance from your own pastor, church body, or faith community. Theological understanding is a lifelong journey — I encourage you to study alongside your own tradition and trusted spiritual leaders. You are solely responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on this content.