The Cambridge companion to apocalyptic literature

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Title
"The Cambridge companion to apocalyptic literature"
Statement of Responsibility
edited by Colin McAllister
Publisher
  • Cambridge University Press
Publication Year
  • 2020
Book size
24 cm
Series Name / No
  • : hardback

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Notes

Summary: "Jewish and Christian apocalypses have captivated theologians, writers, artists, and the general public for centuries, and have had a profound influence on world history from their initial production by persecuted Jews during the second century BCE, to the birth of Christianity-through the demise of the Western Roman Empire and the medieval period, and continuing into modernity. Far from being an outlier concern, or an academic one that may be relegated to the dustbin of history, apocalyptic thinking is ubiquitous and continues to inform nearly all aspects of modern-day life. It addresses universal human concerns: the search for identity and belonging, speculation about the future, and (for some) a blueprint that provides meaning and structure to a seemingly chaotic world. The Cambridge Companion to Apocalyptic Literature brings together a field of leading experts to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject"-- Provided by publisher

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Details 詳細情報について

  • CRID
    1130285376098220544
  • NII Book ID
    BB30167210
  • ISBN
    9781108422703
  • LCCN
    2019042576
  • Web Site
    https://lccn.loc.gov/2019042576
  • Text Lang
    en
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    en
  • Place of Publication
    • Cambridge
  • Classification
  • Data Source
    • CiNii Books
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