Apocalypses in Context :Apocalyptic Current through History

Publication subTitle :Apocalyptic Current through History

Author: Murphy; Kelly J. Schedtler; Justin Jeffcoat  

Publisher: Fortress Press‎

Publication year: 2016

E-ISBN: 9781506416854

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781451496239

Subject: B971 Bible

Keyword: 宗教理论与概况,宗教,圣经

Language: ENG

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Description

Apocalyptic scenarios remain prevalent and powerful in popular culture, in politics, and in various religious traditions. Apocalypses in Context is designed for the college classroom, bringing together the insights of scholars in various fields and using different methods to discuss the manifestations of apocalyptic enthusiasm in different ages (Part I: Ancient Apocalyptic Literature; Part II: Apocalypticism through the Ages; Part III: Apocalypticism in the Contemporary World). The book features illustrations, graphs, study questions, and suggestions for further reading, as well as recommended media and artwork to support the college classroom.

Chapter

The First Apocalypse (Daniel 7‒12)

“Proto-Apocalyptic” Constellations in the Bible and the Ancient Near East

Apocalyptic Literature beyond the Biblical Canons

Apocalyptic Movements in Early Judaism

Apocalyptic Currents in Early Christianity

Paul—The Apocalyptic Apostle

The Beast or the Lamb in the Apocalypse to John

Apocalypticism throughout the Ages

The Transformation of the Apocalyptic Heritage in Late Antique Christianity

The Decline of Second Temple Jewish Apocalypticism and the Rise of Rabbinic Judaism

The End of the World . . . Again?

Apocalypse in Islam

What Kind of World Is Possible?

Apocalypticism in the Contemporary World

The Last Metamorphosis of Labor

What Does Modernity Have to Do with the New Jerusalem?

Revelatory Film

The Planet’s Apocalypse

Post-Bankruptcy Detroit as Apocalyptic Sign of the Times

Apocalyptic America

Space Brothers and Mayan Calendars

The End Is (Still) All Around

Contributors

Index

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