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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This is an excellent overview of the development of apocalyptic thought from its beginnings to today. Himmelfarb provides clear, concise descriptions of selected apocalyptic writings. It is a good introduction for those new to this area of history and literature. It informs without overwhelming with detail. ( ) geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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This accessible and enlightening history provides insights into thefascinating genre of apocalyptic literature, showing how theapocalypse encompasses far more than popular views of the lastjudgment and violent end of the world might suggest. An accessible and enlightening history of the"apocalypses"--ancient Jewish and Christian works -- providingfresh insights into the fascinating genre of literature Shows how the apocalypses were concerned not only with popularviews of the last judgment and violent end of the world, but withreward and punishment after death, the heavenly temple, and therevelation of astronomical phenomena and other secrets ofnature Traces the tradition of apocalyptic writing through the MiddleAges, through to the modern era, when social movements stillprophesise the world?s imminent demise Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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