Which book is the last canonical book in the New Testament?

Which book is the last canonical book in the New Testament?

• A. Revelation
• B. Jude
• C. Hebrews
• D. Acts

Answer: (A)

The last book in the New Testament, in the standard canon used by most churches, is Revelation. It’s an apocalyptic vision attributed to John the Apostle, written toward the end of the first century while he was exiled on Patmos. Its placement at the end reflects its function: it closes the biblical story with prophecy about the end times, Christ’s return, and the creation of a new heaven and new earth, giving the narrative its final, climactic culmination. Revelation’s broad early acceptance and its claimed apostolic connection helped secure its canonical status and its position at the end of the collection. The other writings—gospels, acts, and letters—make up what comes before, but Revelation ends the canon with this final vision.

The last book in the New Testament, in the standard canon used by most churches, is Revelation. It’s an apocalyptic vision attributed to John the Apostle, written toward the end of the first century while he was exiled on Patmos. Its placement at the end reflects its function: it closes the biblical story with prophecy about the end times, Christ’s return, and the creation of a new heaven and new earth, giving the narrative its final, climactic culmination. Revelation’s broad early acceptance and its claimed apostolic connection helped secure its canonical status and its position at the end of the collection. The other writings—gospels, acts, and letters—make up what comes before, but Revelation ends the canon with this final vision.