producing fresh insights into the historical and spiritual circumstances which first occasioned its writing. Even outside the worshiping community, artists and literati are continually fascinated with the shapes and images found in John’s book of visions. The history of art and music is marked by a body of creative work that has been stimulated by Revelation. Some biblical scholars find this interest apropos, since in their view Revelation was composed as a liturgical drama. In addition, at a time