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The Book of Revelation explores several [[Theology|theological]] themes: [[Jesus Christ]] as the conquering [[Lamb of God]], the ultimate victory of God and the [[Sovereignty of God]], God's [[Judgment (theology)|judgment of the wicked]], the reality of [[spiritual warfare]] and the battle of [[good]] vs. [[evil]] and the establishment of a new creation. It also emphasizes the themes of [[perseverance]], [[faithfulness]], and the [[hope]] of [[eternal life]] in God's presence in [[heaven]] and the importance of [[worship]].<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/revelation/lessons/theological-themes-in-revelation Theological themes in Revelation]</ref><ref>https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-revelation/ Book of Revelation], Bible Project</ref>  

The Book of Revelation explores several [[Theology|theological]] themes: [[Jesus Christ]] as the conquering [[Lamb of God]], the ultimate victory of God and the [[Sovereignty of God]], God's [[Judgment (theology)|judgment of the wicked]], the reality of [[spiritual warfare]] and the battle of [[good]] vs. [[evil]] and the establishment of a new creation. It also emphasizes the themes of [[perseverance]], [[faithfulness]], and the [[hope]] of [[eternal life]] in God's presence in [[heaven]] and the importance of [[worship]].<ref>[https://enterthebible.org/courses/revelation/lessons/theological-themes-in-revelation Theological themes in Revelation]</ref><ref>https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-revelation/ Book of Revelation], Bible Project</ref>  

Traditionally the authorship has been ascribed [[John the Apostle|John]], an Apostle of [[Christ]], while John was imprisoned on the island of Patmos,<ref>In ancient writings as going back as early as [[Justin Martyr]], it was held that the author of this book was [[John the Apostle]].</ref><ref>The NIV Study Bible, Zondervan Press, 1985, Pg. 1923</ref> notwithstanding "modern scholarship" which claims that nothing can be determined about the author other than that he was a Christian prophet or some putative figure called "John of Patmos."  Multiple factors, including its style and grammar, present a case against the traditional attribution of John the Apostle as its author.<ref>[http://www.revelation.giffmex.org/?p=259 Eight reasons against John the apostle as the author of Revelation]. ''Giffmex's Blog of Apoca-Lists''. Retrieved December 30, 2022.</ref> However, internal and external evidence substantiating the early church tradition has indicated otherwise.<ref>Haynes, Clarence L., Jr. (May 28, 2020). [https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/who-wrote-revelation.html Who Wrote Revelation?] ''Bible Study Tools''. Retrieved December 31, 2022.</ref><ref>[https://www.neverthirsty.org/bible-qa/qa-archives/question/was-the-book-of-revelation-written-by-the-apostle-john-and-before-a-d-47/ When was the book of Revelation written by the apostle John? ''Never Thirsty''. Retrieved December 31, 2022.</ref> In Revelation, the word "Lamb" (capitalized<ref>All usages of the term "Lamb" or "Lamb of God" in the New Testament are attributed to Johannine authorship except for one instance of Petrine usage in [https://biblehub.com/1_peter/1-19.htm 1 Peter 1:19], though Apostle Peter phrases it in a simile (with translations leaving the word in lowercase) while Apostle John writes in metaphors.</ref>) in reference to Jesus is used over two dozen times, and in same style which the Gospel of John used the term twice.<ref>Rochford, James M. [https://www.evidenceunseen.com/bible-difficulties-2/nt-difficulties/jude/authorship-of-revelation/ Authorship of Revelation]. ''Revelation Unseen''. Retrieved February 6, 2023.</ref> In addition, {{bibleref|Revelation|12|9}} brands Satan as the "deceiver of the whole world," reflecting {{bibleref|John|8|44}} where Jesus called the devil the "father of lies."

Traditionally the authorship has been ascribed [[John the Apostle|John]], an Apostle of [[Christ]], while John was imprisoned on the island of [[Patmos]],<ref>In ancient writings as going back as early as [[Justin Martyr]], it was held that the author of this book was [[John the Apostle]].</ref><ref>The NIV Study Bible, Zondervan Press, 1985, Pg. 1923</ref> notwithstanding "modern scholarship" which claims that nothing can be determined about the author other than that he was a Christian prophet or some putative figure called "John of Patmos."  Multiple factors, including its style and grammar, present a case against the traditional attribution of John the Apostle as its author.<ref>[http://www.revelation.giffmex.org/?p=259 Eight reasons against John the apostle as the author of Revelation]. ''Giffmex's Blog of Apoca-Lists''. Retrieved December 30, 2022.</ref> However, internal and external evidence substantiating the early church tradition has indicated otherwise.<ref>Haynes, Clarence L., Jr. (May 28, 2020). [https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/who-wrote-revelation.html Who Wrote Revelation?] ''Bible Study Tools''. Retrieved December 31, 2022.</ref><ref>[https://www.neverthirsty.org/bible-qa/qa-archives/question/was-the-book-of-revelation-written-by-the-apostle-john-and-before-a-d-47/ When was the book of Revelation written by the apostle John? ''Never Thirsty''. Retrieved December 31, 2022.</ref> In Revelation, the word "Lamb" (capitalized<ref>All usages of the term "Lamb" or "Lamb of God" in the New Testament are attributed to Johannine authorship except for one instance of Petrine usage in [https://biblehub.com/1_peter/1-19.htm 1 Peter 1:19], though Apostle Peter phrases it in a simile (with translations leaving the word in lowercase) while Apostle John writes in metaphors.</ref>) in reference to Jesus is used over two dozen times, and in same style which the Gospel of John used the term twice.<ref>Rochford, James M. [https://www.evidenceunseen.com/bible-difficulties-2/nt-difficulties/jude/authorship-of-revelation/ Authorship of Revelation]. ''Revelation Unseen''. Retrieved February 6, 2023.</ref> In addition, {{bibleref|Revelation|12|9}} brands Satan as the "deceiver of the whole world," reflecting {{bibleref|John|8|44}} where Jesus called the devil the "father of lies."

It records a series of visions dealing with the End Times; Jesus Christ Himself provided the visions to John.  The phrase "the grapes of wrath," as used in ''The Battle Hymn of the Republic'' and as the title for [[John Steinbeck]]'s novel that won him the [[Nobel Prize]] in Literature, are from a verse in the Book of Revelation.

It records a series of visions dealing with the End Times; Jesus Christ Himself provided the visions to John.  The phrase "the grapes of wrath," as used in ''The Battle Hymn of the Republic'' and as the title for [[John Steinbeck]]'s novel that won him the [[Nobel Prize]] in Literature, are from a verse in the Book of Revelation.