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John says that he was on the the isles of Patmos "because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus" (Rev 1:9). It is not clear from this phrasing whether he was exiled to Patmos as a result of persecution or had gone there voluntarily as a missionary. Nevertheless, Christian tradition affirms that John's witnessing for the gospel led the authorities to exile him to Patmos during the reign of the Roman emperor Domitiona (A.D. 81-96). The same tradition also affirms he did not stay on Patmos but was able to return to ministry at Ephesus. He received much of the material in the Book of Revelation while on Patmos.
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∙ 12y agoThe Isle of Patmos is a volcanic island in the Icarian Sea (Aegean) near Asia Minor. Because it was SO isolated, barren, and rocky, it was used as a 'penal isle' in John's day, when Domitian ordered him imprisoned there.
Today wheat, grapes and olives are cultivated in the rich volcanic soil.
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∙ 12y agoBurton L. Mack (Who Wrote the New Testament) says that scholars, impressed with John's fixation on slaughter, as in the description of the whore Babylon (Rome) being "drunk with the blood of the saints and the blood of the witnesses to Jesus" (Rev. 17:6), have regularly tried to date this writing to one of the traditional "persecutions of the Church." Unfortunatley we know of no official persecution to which John may have been reacting.
Nero's 'persecution' in 64 does not fit therequired persecution model because it was not really a persecution but an ad hoc, localised scape-goating tactic and in any case was highly exaggerated by Tacitus, who reported it in order to discredit Nero. Modern scholars can not find any evidence for a persecution under Domitian1 (81-96 CE), although early Christian legend dated Revelation to this period. So, although commonly dated to around 95 CE, there is no particular reason to believe that this was when Revelation was actually written.
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Many reliable historical sources dating from the 2nd century A.D. place the Apostle John in Ephesus, circa 70-100 A.D.. During the later part of this period, the Roman Emperor Domitian began increasing his persecution of Christians. Undoubtedly, the Apostle John, an outspoken voice for Christ, was placed on the Isle of Patmos because of his Christian testimony.
About 18 months afterwards, John was released by Roman Emperor Nerva (96-98 A.D.), where he returned to his previous work in Ephesus, having penned the Book of Revelation during his banishment - circa 95 A.D.. The church father, Irenaeus, wrote in 185 A.D., that John wrote Revelation 'at the close of Domitian's reign.' This agrees with the rule of Domitian (81-96 A.D.).
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∙ 12y agoSee the link below. Also search and read this book:
Patmos (The holy island of the Aegean), Editions Toubis, Greece.
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∙ 12y agoIt is supposed that a person named John writed The Revelation (Apocalypse) on the Patmos island, in a cave, around the year 100.
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Who was the John on the isle of patmos?
John the disciple was banished to the isle of Patmos.
Where is isle of Patmos?
The Patmos island is situated in the Dodecanese Archipelago, Aegean Sea, Greece.
When did john write revelation from the isle of patmos?
The book of Revelations was written by John on the island of Patmos roughly in the year 90.A.D.
What island was the apostle john on when he wrote revelation?
John was on the island of Patmos "Revelation 1:[9] I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ."
What did John eat on the Isle of Patmos?
There are no specific records detailing what John ate on the Isle of Patmos. However, it is likely that he ate traditional Mediterranean foods such as fish, olives, bread, and fruits that were common during that time period in the region.
Why did John go to the isle Patmos?
John went to the isle of Patmos because he was exiled there by the Roman authorities for his Christian beliefs and teachings. It was during his exile on Patmos that John received the visions recorded in the Book of Revelation.
How old was John on the Isle of Patmos?
There is no record of the birth of John, and there is some debate as to whether or not John of Patmos was the same John who was Jesus's disciple. According to historians the Book of Revelation was written sometime between 68 and 96 AD; so if John of Patmos was the same person as John the Apostle then he would have been well over 60, possibly even in his 70's.
What is the meaning of Apocalypse?
The revelation delivered to St. John, in the isle of Patmos, near the close of the first century, forming the last book of the New Testament., Anything viewed as a revelation; a disclosure.
Who caused John to be exiled on the Patmos?
Because he preached the Gospels; but this John is a controversial person not confirmed by any serious document.Answer:John was bannished to the isle of Patmos by the Roman authorities during the time of persecution of Christians by the Roman Emperor Domitian. This fits well with the late dating (A.D. 95) of the Book of Revelation.
What men in the Bible were sent to the Isle of Patmos?
The only mention of Patmos in the whole Bible is when the author of the Book of Revelation, who identified himself as 'John', said that he was writing from Patmos. Because of the coincidence of name, the second-century Church Fathers decided that the author was the apostle John. However, modern scholars do not believe that the author was either the apostle John or the author of John's Gospel. For this reason, he is often now referred to as John of Patmos. After the Church Fathers attributed Revelation to the apostle John, a further Christian tradition developed that John was exiled to Patmos because the Romans had been unable to harm him. However this is not supported by the Bible and is unlikely to be true.
How big is Island of Patmos?
The area of Patmos is 34,05 km2.
How big is the island of Patmos?
The area of Patmos is 34,05 km2.
