Book of Revelation New Testament in the Holy Bible Only apocalyptic book in the Holy Bible All other books reference past events Written by John the Apostle (81-96 CE)
Beliefs about Revelation Broad view of history Events that happened after the book was written, but that have already happened by now Future events that have not yet happened Symbol of the struggle between good and evil
Revelation 18:8 Refers to the fall of Babylon (a city in ancient Mesopotamia) Because Babylon had sinned, God judged and destroyed the city