This is probably the most renowned book of the Bible. As the last book of the New Testament, it has two titles---" Revelation" and "The Apocalypse." The former is generally used in Protestant editions of the Bible; while the latter is used in Roman Catholic editions, Apocalypse is the older of the two titles being of Greek origin. Revelation is the Latin translation of the Greek word. Both words mean "that which is revealed or uncovered." This book has been a source of controversy and confusion, especially during more contemporary times. But its value for Christians was highly contested even from its earliest conception. It was, in fact, one of the last books to be accepted into the canon of scripture by the church. After much debate among the Bishops attending the Council of Nicaea in about 300 AD, it was finally included in the canon after Athanasius, a prominent Bishop of Rome, prompted its inclusion in his Easter letter of 367 A.D. It is probably one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible.Present day Christians tend to fall into one of two groups with respect to their opinions of this book. Some, perhaps an ever increasing number considering the frequency of reports of those preaching the impending end times, interpret it literally. The latter group regards the book as a prophetic almanac of future events, and study it diligently in an effort to tie its predictions with more contemporary events. Needless to say, the latter group consists of strict fundamentalist Christians for the most part. But the majority of Christians are mystified by the strange symbolism and bizarre imagery contained within this book. So, the former group may be misusing the book, while the latter tends to neglect it. In either circumstance, the approach being utilized is unfortunate because both groups miss the elemental truths which the author is attempting to convey to his readers. But it is extremely unlikely that the author was writing to test the ingenuity of twentieth-century interpreters. Rather, he had information that he considered very important to the Christians of his day which he imparted to them in a way that they, only, could understand.So, it is my hope that in the writings contained herein, I am able to demystify, and in the process clarify the scriptures contained within the book of "The Apocalypse." I intend to do this by using a framework of analysis that I have routinely used for writings of the past. This framework consists of six basic questions to be applied to the writings in question. They are as follows:(1) Who was the author or authors?(2) When was the composition date?(3) Why was it written?(4) Where was it written?(5) What was the mental state of the author (which would include knowledge base and any religious or superstitious bias)?(6) For who's benefit was it written?Included in the process of analysis will be a characterization and definition of the apocalyptic literary style. Other examples of the apocalyptic style of writing will be compared with the book under consideration. Any parallels or differences between books will be brought to the readers attention. In addition, the historical background for each book will be compared with special emphasis on that of "The Apocalypse." Also, included in the analysis will be a comprehensive interpretation of the scripture contained within this book. This interpretation will include both the views of the Christians of the author's day, and that of contemporary Christians, including my own. In the final analysis, I hope to elucidate the core meanings that are present in these scriptures; and in the process enlighten all who would read , what has been considered by most as a mysterious, bizarre, mythic like book; and most of all, expose the true meaning and purpose of these writings.