The apocalyptic complex : perspectives, histories, persistence /
The essays included in this volume explore the everyday relevance of the apocalyptic in contemporary society, culture, and politics, side by side with the various histories of apocalyptic ideas and movements. In particular, they seek to better understand the ways in which perceptions of the apocalyp...
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| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Budapest ; New York :
Central European University Press,
2018
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| Series: | Comparative studies in religion, history, and society.
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | The essays included in this volume explore the everyday relevance of the apocalyptic in contemporary society, culture, and politics, side by side with the various histories of apocalyptic ideas and movements. In particular, they seek to better understand the ways in which perceptions of the apocalyptic diverge in the American, European, and Arab worlds. Including leading experts of the field like David Cook, Michael Gillespie, Moshe Idel, Richard Landes, or Charles Strozier, our authors re-evaluate some of the traditional views on apocalypticism and the apocalyptic in light of recent political. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxii, 410 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 6155225389 9786155225383 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Project MUSE; title from digital cover (viewed on November 27, 2018). |
