Revelation In religion and theology, revelation is the revealing or disclosing of some form of truth or knowledge through communication with a deity or other supernatural entity or entities. Background Inspiration – such as that bestowed by God on the ...

, in religion and theology, is the act of revealing through communication with supernatural entities. Revelation(s) may also refer to: *

Book of Revelation The Book of Revelation is the final book of the New Testament (and consequently the final book of the Christian Bible). Its title is derived from the first word of the Koine Greek text: , meaning "unveiling" or "revelation". The Book of R ...

or simply Revelation, the last book of the New Testament *

Revelation (Latter Day Saints) In Mormonism, revelation is communication from God to man. Latter Day Saints teach that the Latter Day Saint movement began with a revelation from God, which began a process of restoring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the earth. Latter Day Saints ...

, teaching of the Latter Day Saint movement *

Private revelation Private revelation is, in Christian theology, a message from God which can come in a variety of types. Roman Catholic theology According to the ''Catechism of the Catholic Church'', public revelation was complete in New Testament times, but dep ...

, in the Catholic Church, a revelation from God to a specific Christian * Revelation of the Veiled, the Persian treatise on Sufism *

Reveal (narrative) The reveal (also known as the big reveal) is a plot device in narrative structure and is the exposure to the reader or audience of a previously unseen key character, or element of plot or performance. A reveal is different from Aristotle's ''anagno ...

, in literature and show business, the exposure of a previously hidden key element of the plot or the performance.

Books and comics

* "Revelation", a poem by

Liz Lochhead Liz Lochhead Hon FRSE (born 26 December 1947) is a Scottish poet, playwright, translator and broadcaster. Between 2011 and 2016 she was the Makar, or National Poet of Scotland, and served as Poet Laureate for Glasgow between 2005 and 2011. E ...

* ''Révélation$'', a book by

Denis Robert Denis Robert (born 9 May 1958) is a French investigative journalist, novelist and filmmaker. He formerly worked for twelve years for the newspaper ''Libération''. Robert's books, films and press interviews, denouncing the opaque workings of the ...

and Ernest Backes concerning banking giant Clearstream

Novels

* ''Revelation'' (Sansom novel), a novel by C. J. Sansom * ''Revelation'' (Star Wars novel), eighth book in the Legacy of the Force series * ''Revelation'', a novel by

Carol Berg Carol Berg (born 1948) is the author of fantasy novels, including the books from the ''Rai-Kirah'' series, ''Song of the Beast'', the books from ''The Bridge of D'Arnath'' series, the ''Lighthouse'' novels, and ''Collegia Magica''. She also writ ...

* ''Revelation'', a novel by

Bill Napier William M. Napier (born 29 June 1940 in Perth, Scotland) is the author of five high tech thriller novels and a number of nonfiction science books. Career He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1963 and his Doctor of Philosophy degree i ...

* ''Revelation'', a novel by Robert J. Szmidt * "Revelation" (short story), a story by Flannery O'Connor

Comics

* '' The Transformers: Revelation'', a comic book miniseries * '' Wildstorm: Revelations'', a comic book limited series * " Spider-Man: Revelations", a comic book event * ''Revelations'' (comics), a comic book series by Dark Horse Comics * Revelation, a

Morlock Morlocks are a fictional species created by H. G. Wells for his 1895 novel,''The Time Machine'', and are the main antagonists. Since their creation by H. G. Wells, the Morlocks have appeared in many other works such as sequels, films, televisio ...

associated with the X-Men in the Marvel Comics universe

Film and television

Film

* ''Revelation'' (1918 film), a film starring Alla Nazimova * ''Revelation'' (1924 film), a film starring Viola Dana, Monte Blue and Lew Cody * ''Revelation'' (2001 film), a horror film directed by Stuart Urban * '' Apocalypse II: Revelation'', a 1999 Christian/thriller film * '' Paradise Lost 2: Revelations'', a 2000 documentary film * '' Star Wars: Revelations'', a 2005 ''Star Wars'' fan film *

Revelation – Perth International Film Festival Revelation Perth International Film Festival began in 1997. Founded by Richard Sowada to showcase a large range of independent feature films, documentaries, short films, and experimental works, it runs every July in Perth, Western Australia and ...

, an annual film festival in Australia *

Revelations Entertainment Revelations Entertainment is an independent movie production company founded by actor Morgan Freeman and business partner Lori McCreary in 1996. Its mission statement, to "reveal truth," drives to company produce thought-provoking entertainment ...

, an American independent movie production company

Television

Revelation Films Revelation Films is a British film and television production and distribution company delivering visual entertainment via cinema, television and digital platforms. Tony Carne founded Revelation Films in 1992 as a video and television production ...

, a British distributor of science fiction, drama and anime television series *

Revelation TV Revelation TV is a UK Protestant Christian television channel started by Howard and Lesley Conder in 2003. It broadcasts on Freesat channel 692, Freeview HD channel 264, Sky channel 581, the Roku box and is also available online on iOS and And ...

, a British Christian television channel * ''Revelations'' (2005 TV series), a 2005 American event series starring Bill Pullman that aired on NBC * ''

Revelations – The Initial Journey ''Revelations – The Initial Journey'' is a 2002 TV series, produced by Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment Group in New Zealand. The stories are told through the narrator who is called Jess and played by Tom Hern. Each episode contains a story from a ...

'', a 2002 New Zealand drama series * ''Revelations'' (1994 TV series), a 1994 UK late-night soap * '' Red vs. Blue: Revelation'', eighth season of a web series

Episodes

* "Revelation" (Grimm) * "Revelation" (''Transformers: Cybertron'') * "Revelation" (''Young Justice'') * "Revelations" (''Babylon 5'') * "Revelations" (''Battlestar Galactica'') * "Revelations" (''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'') * "Revelations" (''Dead Zone'') * "Revelations" (''Hell on Wheels'') * "Revelations" (''Ōban Star-Racers'') * "Revelations" (''Sanctuary'') * "Revelations" (''Sliders'') * "Revelations" (''Stargate SG-1'') * "Revelations" (''Third Watch'') * "Revelations" (''The X-Files'')

Music and dance

* ''Revelations'' (Alvin Ailey), signature choreographic work of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater *

Revelation (band) Revelation is an American doom metal band from Maryland. Biography Revelation started in 1986 by singer/guitarist John Brenner and drummer Steve Branagan. After numerous demos they were featured on Rise Above Records compilation ''Dark Passage ...

, American doom metal band *

The Revelations The Revelations were a British-based girl group formed in 2005. The members are Annika Magnberg (born ''c''. 1982), Sarah Vitorino (born ''c''. 1985), and Louise Masters (born ''c''. 1982). Magnberg came to the UK from Sweden. Their own record ...

, British-based pop/soul girl group * The Revelations featuring

Tre Williams Tre Williams is an American singer, formerly affiliated with Nas' label, Ill Will Records. Biography Williams was born October 1971 and raised in the projects of Daytona Beach, Florida. He enrolled in Bethune-Cookman College, but dropped out ...

Revelation Records Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side, Chain of Strength, Shelte ...

, American record label *

Revelation Records (jazz) Revelation Records was an American jazz record label based in Los Angeles, active from 1965 until the late 1980s. Revelation was founded by Occidental College professor and then-director of the Moore Laboratory of Zoology, John William (Bill) Har ...

, American record label

Albums

* ''Revelation'' (98 Degrees album), 2000 * ''Revelation'' (Armored Saint album), 2000 * ''Revelation'' (The Brian Jonestown Massacre album), 2014 * ''Revelation'' (Christopher Lee album), 2006 * ''Revelation'' (Joe Nichols album) or the title song, 2004 * ''Revelation'' (Journey album) or the title instrumental, "The Journey (Revelation)", 2008 * ''Revelation'' (Man album), 1969 * ''Revelation'' (Peter Andre album), 2009 * ''Revelation'' (Sons of Sylvia album) or the title song, 2010 * ''Revelation'' (Third Day album) or the title song, 2008 * ''Revelation'' (Ultravox album) or the title song, 1993 * '' Rev.elation'', a 2005 album by Joe Locke and the Milt Jackson Tribute Band * ''Revelation'', a 2004 album by David Phelps * ''Revelation'', a 2007 album by

Lord Belial Lord Belial is a Swedish black metal band. History The band formed in 1992 and released their debut album in 1995; placing them among the pioneers of Swedish black metal. Their sound has been compared with bands such as Dissection. In January ...

* ''Revelation'', a 2018 album by

Reef A reef is a ridge or shoal of rock, coral or similar relatively stable material, lying beneath the surface of a natural body of water. Many reefs result from natural, abiotic processes— deposition of sand, wave erosion planing down rock out ...

* ''Revelation'', a 2022 album by

G.E.M. Gloria Tang Sze-wing (born 16 August 1991), professionally known as G.E.M. (backronym of Get Everybody Moving) or Tang Tsz-kei (), is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter originally from Shanghai, China. She made her debut in the Hong Kong music in ...

* ''Revelations'' (Audioslave album) or the title song (see below), 2007 * ''Revelations'' (Fields of the Nephilim album), 1993 * ''Revelations'' (Gene album), 1999 * ''Revelations'' (Killing Joke album), 1982 * ''Revelations'' (McCoy Tyner album), 1988 * ''Revelations'' (mind.in.a.box album), 2012 * ''Revelations'' (Red Jezebel album), 2004 * ''Revelations'' (Special Ed album), 1995 * ''Revelations'' (Vader album), 2002 * ''Revelations'' (Wynonna Judd album), 1996 * ''Revelations'', a 1999 EP by Hefner

Songs

* "Revelation" (Troye Sivan and Jónsi song), 2018 * "Revelation", by Black Veil Brides from '' Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones'', 2013 * "Revelation", by Borealis from ''

Purgatory Purgatory (, borrowed into English via Anglo-Norman and Old French) is, according to the belief of some Christian denominations (mostly Catholic), an intermediate state after physical death for expiatory purification. The process of purgatory ...

'', 2015 * "Revelation", by D12 from ''

Devil's Night Devil's Night is a name associated with October 30, the night before Halloween. It is related to the "Mischief Night" practiced in parts of the United States such as Philadelphia but is chiefly associated with the serious vandalism and arson seen ...

'', 2001 * "Revelation", by Love from ''

Da Capo Da capo (, also , ) is an Italian musical term that means "from the beginning" (literally, "from the head"). It is often abbreviated as D.C. The term is a directive to repeat the previous part of music, often used to save space, and thus is an ...

'', 1966 * "Revelation", by Yellowjackets from ''

Shades Sunglasses or sun glasses (informally called shades or sunnies; more names below) are a form of protective eyewear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight and high-energy visible light from damaging or discomforting the eyes. They can so ...

'', 1986 * "Revelation", by Joe Satriani from ''

Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock ''Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock'' is the twelfth studio album by guitarist Joe Satriani, released on April 1, 2008 through Epic Records.Lymangrover, Jason"Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock - Joe Satriani" ''Al ...

'', 2008 * "Revelation (Divus Pennae ex Tragoedia)", by Symphony X from ''

Paradise Lost ''Paradise Lost'' is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton (1608–1674). The first version, published in 1667, consists of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse (poetry), verse. A second edition fo ...

'', 2007 * "Revelation (Mother Earth)", by Ozzy Osbourne from ''

Blizzard of Ozz ''Blizzard of Ozz'' is the debut solo studio album by English singer Ozzy Osbourne, released on 12 September 1980 in the UK and on 27 March 1981 in the US. The album was Osbourne's first release following his firing from Black Sabbath in 1979. ...

'', 1980 * "Revelations" (Audioslave song), 2007 * "Revelations" (Santana song), 1977 * "Revelations", by the Crimson Armada from ''

Guardians Guardian usually refers to: * Legal guardian, a person with the authority and duty to care for the interests of another * ''The Guardian'', a British daily newspaper (The) Guardian(s) may also refer to: Places * Guardian, West Virginia, Uni ...

'', 2009 * "Revelations", by Downthesun from ''

Downthesun Downthesun (stylised in lowercase) was an American nu metal band formed in Kansas City, Missouri in 1999. The group was known for their abrasive and heavy sound as well as their association with Slipknot. Downthesun was the only act signed to S ...

'', 2002 * "Revelations", by DragonForce from ''

Valley of the Damned ''Valley of the Damned'' is the debut studio album by British power metal band DragonForce. In 2000, while the band was still known as DragonHeart, a demo of the same name was recorded and sent to Noise Records, subsequently gaining the ban ...

'', 2003 * "Revelations", by Hed PE from '' Blackout'', 2003 * "Revelations", by Iron Maiden from ''

Piece of Mind ''Piece of Mind'' is the fourth studio album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. It was released on 16 May 1983 in the United Kingdom by EMI Records and in the United States by Capitol Records. It was the first album to feature drummer Ni ...

'', 1983 * "

Revelation Song "Revelation Song" is a song written by Jennie Lee Riddle with lyrics adapted from Revelation 4 of the New Testament. The song first gained exposure on U.S. Christian radio through a Christ for the Nations Institute recording, "Glorious" in 2004, as ...

", written by Jennie Lee Riddle and first recorded in 2004; covered by Phillips, Craig and Dean, 2009

Video games

* '' Revelation Online'', PC MMORPG * '' Revelations: The Demon Slayer'', Game Boy Color RPG * '' Revelations: Persona'', PlayStation RPG * '' Assassin's Creed: Revelations'', a game in the ''Assassin's Creed'' franchise * '' Myst IV: Revelation'', a computer game in the ''Myst'' franchise * '' Prince of Persia: Warrior Within'', ported to PlayStation Portable as ''Prince of Persia: Revelations'' * '' Resident Evil: Revelations'', a game in the ''Resident Evil'' franchise for the Nintendo 3DS * Revelation, a fictional computer virus in the video game ''

Uplink In a telecommunications network, a link is a communication channel that connects two or more devices for the purpose of data transmission. The link may be a dedicated physical link or a virtual circuit that uses one or more physical links or shar ...

'' * '' EVE Online: Revelations'', two expansions of the MMORPG ''Eve Online'' * Revelations, '' Call of Duty: Black Ops III'' Zombies map

Other uses

* Revelation, a brand of expanding suitcases now marketed by

Antler Luggage Antler is a British company that has been designing and manufacturing luggage since 1914. The company is currently headquartered in London, United Kingdom. History 1914–1930 The son of a famous bicycle seat manufacturer, John Boultbee Brooks ...

Revelation (cocktail) The Revelation appears in William "Cocktail" Boothby's 1908 work, The World's Drinks And How To Mix ThemBoothby, William "Cocktail". ''The World's Drinks and How to Mix Them'', 1908. Photographed at the San Francisco Public Library Historical Mater ...

Revelation Mountains The Revelation Mountains are a small, rugged subrange of the Alaska Range in Alaska, United States. They mark the furthest western extent of the Alaska Range. The range is rarely visited because of the flying time necessary to get there and also be ...

, Alaska, U.S. * Revelation Plaatjie (born 1982), South African cricketer * Slipstream Revelation, kit aircraft