THE BOOK OF REVELATION of St. John the Divine - Hardcover

by King James (Author), St John the Divine (Author)

Composed in a period of early Christian persecution and traditionally attributed to John the Divine, Revelation stands as one of the most symbolically rich and debated texts in the biblical canon. Its visions-of heavenly worship, cosmic conflict, judgment, and renewal-have shaped theological reflection, sacred art, and literary imagination for centuries.

Drawn from the 1611 King James translation, this edition preserves a text that has profoundly influenced the development of English prose. Majestic in cadence and disciplined in structure, the King James Version remains one of the central works of the English language. In Revelation, its elevated style lends weight and clarity to imagery that is at once apocalyptic, poetic, and devotional.

Presented here as a standalone volume, this edition invites careful reading and reflection on a work that continues to occupy a singular place in both Christian theology and the broader history of Western thought.