Visions or Revelations Apocalyptic literature tends to be very concerned with the unseen activities in the heavenly realms. These activities are made known to the author by means of visions, sometimes of a bizarre nature. Miscellaneous Points about Apocalyptic Literature a. We are dealing with a type of literature when we are dealing with apocalyptic. To understand Revelation, stage it as a play.
Apocalyptic thought is the mother of all theology.
These are representative of the genre of apocalyptic literature, although there are literally dozens of others. Christian apocalypses also appeared after Revelation e.g., Shepherd of Hermas, Apocalypse of Peter, Apocalypse of Paul, Ascension of Isaiah , etc. The source of apocalyptic is really unknown, but it may come from prophecy, wisdom literature, and other Jewish elements.