Credible Theories
New Testament · Revelation 12:3–9

War in heaven

ReferenceRevelation 12:3–9
Writtenc. 95 CE
SetThe end times, and the distant past
And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth… And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon.

Translation: KJV

Read it literally

A civil war among the visitors, one third on the losing side, all thrown down to earth.

What scholars say

Apocalyptic symbolism aimed at Rome.

From the sky Council of gods
People and places hereRome

Quick answers about Revelation 12:3–9

Where is Revelation 12:3–9 found?

Revelation 12:3–9 (New Testament). Translation quoted: King James Version (1611; standard 1769 text), with Apocrypha.

When was Revelation 12:3–9 written?

c. 95 CE.

What do scholars say about Revelation 12:3–9?

Apocalyptic symbolism aimed at Rome.

Sources

  1. King James Version (1611; standard 1769 text), with ApocryphaPrimary text

Scholarly dates are rounded. The wording follows the named public-domain translation.

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