The origins of apocalypticism in Judaism and Christianity
Author | : John Joseph Collins |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 520 |
Release | : 2000-03-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 082641253X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780826412539 |
Rating | : 4/5 (539 Downloads) |
Download or read book The origins of apocalypticism in Judaism and Christianity written by John Joseph Collins and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2000-03-28 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 1 covers the beginnings of apocalypticism in the ancient Near East, moves through early Judaism, and ends at the Book of Revelation in the New Testament. Volume 2 begins with the apocalypticism in early Christian theology (100 C.E.) and concludes with discussions of apocalyptic influences in medieval and renaissance literature (up to 1800 C.E.). Volume 3 brings the discussion into the 20th century and focuses on the influences of apocalypticism on modern popular culture, art, science, politics, and thought.