Drive Thru History: Acts to Revelation — Season 1, Episode 16: John and the Island of Patmos

Episode synopsis

The most famous exile to be banished to Patmos was the Apostle John, a personal disciple of Jesus and the writer of one of the four Gospels. Dave travels by sea to the incredible Greek island to investigate the story of John and his impact on the New Testament. Dave visits the Cave of the Apocalypse, the traditional site for John’s writing of Revelation. He also drives to the highest point of the island to explore the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, where a variety of manuscripts and artifacts are housed.

About Drive Thru History: Acts to Revelation

Dave Stotts explores the amazing lives of the very first Christians. Beginning in Jerusalem and using the Book of Acts as a roadmap, Dave travels the Mediterranean region to share the people, places, and events that launched the Christian faith.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Gospel Shared at Pentecost
• E2The Church Grows in Jerusalem
• E3The Gospel Spreads to the Gentiles
• E4Saul of Tarsus & the Road to Damascus
• E5Paul's First Missionary Journey - The Island of Cyprus
• E6The First Journey Continues - Pamphylia, Galatia & Asia Minor
• E7The Jerusalem Council & Paul's Second Missionary Journey
• E8The Second Journey Continues - Philippi and Thessalonica
• E9A Road Trip to Athens
• E10Ancient Corinth
• E11Paul's Third Missionary Journey - Ephesus
• E12Paul's Final Trip to Jerusalem & Caesarea