Luke 21:24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
Revelation 11:2KJV
2 But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.
Truth7t7: Pretty Hard To Support 66-70AD Fulfillment Of Revelation 11:2 When The Book Of Revelation Wasn't Written Until 81-96AD At Best, Towards The End Of Domitian's Reign, Just As Iranaeus Stated Below
I John "Was" In The Island Of Patmos, "Past Tense"
Revelation 1:9KJV
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.
Wikipedia: Domitian
"Domitian (/dəˈmɪʃən, -iən/; Latin: Titus Flavius Caesar Domitianus Augustus;[2] 24 October 51 – 18 September 96) was Roman emperor from 81 to 96."
http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/irenaeus-book5.html
Iranaeus Of Lyons, Against Heresies Book V, Chapter XXX
"we infer, that perchance he who is to come shall be called "Titan." We will not, however, incur the risk of pronouncing positively as to the name of Antichrist; for if it were necessary that his name should be distinctly revealed in this present time, it would have been announced by him who beheld the apocalyptic vision. For that was seen no very long time since, but almost in our day, towards the end of Domitian's reign.
[1] Milton S. Terry, Biblical Hermeneutics, 2nd ed. (BK: Zondervan Publishing House, reprint 1974), p. 237.
The great importance of ascertaining the historical standpoint of an author is notably illustrated by the controversy over the date of the Apocalypse of John. If that prophetical book was written before the destruction of Jerusalem, a number of its particular allusions must most naturally be understood as referring to that city and its fall. If, however, it was written at the end of the reign of Domitian (about A.D. 96), as many have believed, another system of interpretation is necessary to explain the historical allusions.[1]
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Revelation
Author. John, the Apostle, while in exile on the Isle of Patmos, 1:1, 4, 9; 22:8.
Date. About 95 or 96 A. D.
Dating the Book of Revelation
January 9, 2012 by Steve Hamilton
The date when the book of Revelation was written has been a controversial subject for centuries. The insight I have gained and relate in this article is not likely to change the debate in favor of any certain date. However, after reading many different sources on the subject, I have not found anyone who has addressed Hegesippus’ testimony as it relates to the dating of the book of Revelation.
Eusebius was a fourth century historian who preserved many early writings. He is credited with quoting Irenaeus’ testimony (abt. 180 A.D.) that John wrote the book of Revelation near the end of Domitian’s reign. Domitian was executed in 96 A.D. “Eusebius quoted also Hegesippus’ testimony [abt. 150 A.D.] that John returned to Ephesus upon being released from exile after the accession of Nerva in A. D. 96 (HE III. xx).”(1) Nerva was the successor to Domitian and served as the Roman Emperor from 96 A.D. to 98 A.D.
Barring any evidence to the contrary or attacks on the credibility of Eusebius, this information presents a real problem for those who hold to the early date (abt. 64-68 A.D.) for the writing of the book of Revelation. John has told us he “was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ” (Rev. 1:9
). Please notice the past tense implies John wrote what he experienced after he was off the island. The only logical conclusion is that John wrote the book of Revelation after 96 A.D.
Truth7t7: As Clearly Presented The Book Of Revelation Was Written "After The 66-70AD Roman Destruction", Teaching This Was Fulfilled In The Destruction Is 100% False!
The Teaching Of 66-70AD Fulfillment Of The Time Of The Gentiles, Seen In Luke 21:24 & Revelation 11:2 Is Yet A Future Event From The Time Of 96AD, And John The Apostles Writing Of Revelation. "Simple"
Jesus Christ Is The Lord!
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Revelation 11:2KJV
2 But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.
Truth7t7: Pretty Hard To Support 66-70AD Fulfillment Of Revelation 11:2 When The Book Of Revelation Wasn't Written Until 81-96AD At Best, Towards The End Of Domitian's Reign, Just As Iranaeus Stated Below
I John "Was" In The Island Of Patmos, "Past Tense"
Revelation 1:9KJV
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.
Wikipedia: Domitian
"Domitian (/dəˈmɪʃən, -iən/; Latin: Titus Flavius Caesar Domitianus Augustus;[2] 24 October 51 – 18 September 96) was Roman emperor from 81 to 96."
http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/irenaeus-book5.html
Iranaeus Of Lyons, Against Heresies Book V, Chapter XXX
"we infer, that perchance he who is to come shall be called "Titan." We will not, however, incur the risk of pronouncing positively as to the name of Antichrist; for if it were necessary that his name should be distinctly revealed in this present time, it would have been announced by him who beheld the apocalyptic vision. For that was seen no very long time since, but almost in our day, towards the end of Domitian's reign.
[1] Milton S. Terry, Biblical Hermeneutics, 2nd ed. (BK: Zondervan Publishing House, reprint 1974), p. 237.
The great importance of ascertaining the historical standpoint of an author is notably illustrated by the controversy over the date of the Apocalypse of John. If that prophetical book was written before the destruction of Jerusalem, a number of its particular allusions must most naturally be understood as referring to that city and its fall. If, however, it was written at the end of the reign of Domitian (about A.D. 96), as many have believed, another system of interpretation is necessary to explain the historical allusions.[1]
Bible Hub:
Revelation
Author. John, the Apostle, while in exile on the Isle of Patmos, 1:1, 4, 9; 22:8.
Date. About 95 or 96 A. D.
Dating the Book of Revelation
January 9, 2012 by Steve Hamilton
The date when the book of Revelation was written has been a controversial subject for centuries. The insight I have gained and relate in this article is not likely to change the debate in favor of any certain date. However, after reading many different sources on the subject, I have not found anyone who has addressed Hegesippus’ testimony as it relates to the dating of the book of Revelation.
Eusebius was a fourth century historian who preserved many early writings. He is credited with quoting Irenaeus’ testimony (abt. 180 A.D.) that John wrote the book of Revelation near the end of Domitian’s reign. Domitian was executed in 96 A.D. “Eusebius quoted also Hegesippus’ testimony [abt. 150 A.D.] that John returned to Ephesus upon being released from exile after the accession of Nerva in A. D. 96 (HE III. xx).”(1) Nerva was the successor to Domitian and served as the Roman Emperor from 96 A.D. to 98 A.D.
Barring any evidence to the contrary or attacks on the credibility of Eusebius, this information presents a real problem for those who hold to the early date (abt. 64-68 A.D.) for the writing of the book of Revelation. John has told us he “was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ” (Rev. 1:9
Truth7t7: As Clearly Presented The Book Of Revelation Was Written "After The 66-70AD Roman Destruction", Teaching This Was Fulfilled In The Destruction Is 100% False!
The Teaching Of 66-70AD Fulfillment Of The Time Of The Gentiles, Seen In Luke 21:24 & Revelation 11:2 Is Yet A Future Event From The Time Of 96AD, And John The Apostles Writing Of Revelation. "Simple"
Jesus Christ Is The Lord!
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