End of Days: An Encyclopedia of the Apocalypse in World Religions

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies
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Author: ISBN: 9781440839412
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: July 14, 2017
Imprint: ABC-CLIO Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781440839412
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: July 14, 2017
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Language: English

Covering religious traditions ranging from Buddhism to Christianity to Zoroastrianism and modern apocalyptic movements such as Arun Shinrikyo and the Branch Davidians, this book addresses prophesied end of days from a breadth of perspectives and includes material on often-neglected themes and genres.

• Provides readers with an overview of apocalyptic themes in the world's religious traditions as well as detailed explanations of particular apocalyptic phenomena

• Places popular apocalyptic motifs within the historical context of apocalyptic literature

• Enables a more complete appreciation and understanding of the presence of apocalyptic material in popular culture, literature, and fine arts

• Presents information in a single volume that will serve researchers in public libraries, community college learning resource centers, and college and university libraries

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Covering religious traditions ranging from Buddhism to Christianity to Zoroastrianism and modern apocalyptic movements such as Arun Shinrikyo and the Branch Davidians, this book addresses prophesied end of days from a breadth of perspectives and includes material on often-neglected themes and genres.

• Provides readers with an overview of apocalyptic themes in the world's religious traditions as well as detailed explanations of particular apocalyptic phenomena

• Places popular apocalyptic motifs within the historical context of apocalyptic literature

• Enables a more complete appreciation and understanding of the presence of apocalyptic material in popular culture, literature, and fine arts

• Presents information in a single volume that will serve researchers in public libraries, community college learning resource centers, and college and university libraries

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