The Book of Revelation is a written account of the extraordinary vision experienced by the apostle John the Beloved while exiled by the Romans on the small Aegean island of Patmos. Originally titled the Apocalypses of Jesus Christ, it derives its name from the Greek word Apokalupsis, which means an ‘uncovering or ‘revealing’. Containing highly symbolic images and events that are alternatively sublime and horrific, it has defied ready interpretation and led to much speculation about its true meaning. These refer either to the historical past, the continuous present or the future.

Set on a hillside about the ancient city of Ephesus in 97 AD, the aged apostle’s last refuge, Vision at Patmos has John welcoming visitors from the seven communities of the faithful in Asia Minor (western Turkey). In answering their questions he shares details from his time with Jesus, his life on Patmos and scenes from his vision.…