Sees the events as largely fulfilled in the first century (e.g., Terry/Gentry).

Vers une résurgence des millénarismes ? Jean-Pierre Prévost*

The Book of Revelation (or Apocalypse) is often misunderstood as a terrifying blueprint for the end of the world. However, when approached through a proper pastoral or scholarly commentary, it unfolds as a message of hope, résistance, and ultimate victory for the Church.

Sees the symbols as representing the ongoing struggle between good and evil (e.g., G.K. Beale ). Futurist: Focuses on the final, future events of history.

Numbers like seven (perfection/completeness) and 144,000 (the fullness of the people of God) are interpreted symbolically rather than mathematically.

A representation of imperial power that opposes God, which is destined for defeat. Summary of Key Interpretive Views

Prévost highlights that the Apocalypse is not a secret code designed to allow modern readers to calculate the date of the end of the world. Instead, it is a and a letter written to seven churches in Asia Minor struggling with pressure from the Roman Empire.