Apocalypses in Context: Apocalyptic Currents Through History - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1451496230 ISBN 13: 9781451496239

Verlag: Fortress Press,U.S., 2016

Inhaltsangabe

Apocalyptic scenarios remain prevalent and powerful in popular culture (in television, film, comic books, and popular fiction), in politics (in debates on climate change, environmentalism, Middle East policy, and military planning), and in various religious traditions. Academic interest in apocalypticism is flourishing; indeed, the study of both ancient and contemporary apocalyptic phenomena has long been a focus of attention in scholarly research and a ready way to engage the religious studies classroom. Apocalypses in Context is designed for just such a 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). This approach enables the instructor to make connections and students to recognize continuities and contrasts across history. Apocalypses in Context features illustrations, graphs, study questions, and suggestions for further reading after each chapter, as well as recommended media and artwork to support the college classroom.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Fortress Press,U.S.
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1451496230
• ISBN 13: 9781451496239
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 526
• Herausgeber: Murphy Kelly J., Schedtler Justin Jeffcoat
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