Apocalypses in Context: Apocalyptic Current through History

by Justin Jeffcoat Schedtler (Editor), Kelly J. Murphy (Editor)

Overview

Apocalyptic scenarios remain prevalent and powerful in popular culture (in television, film, comic books, and popular fiction), in politics (in debates on climate change, environmentalism, Middle East policy, and military planning), and in various religious traditions. Academic interest in apocalypticism is flourishing; indeed, the study of both ancient and contemporary apocalyptic phenomena has long been a focus of attention in scholarly research and a ready way to engage the religious studies classroom. Apocalypses in Context is designed for just such a classroom, bringing together the insights of scholars in various fields and using different methods to discuss the manifestations of apocalyptic enthusiasm in different ages. This approach enables the instructor to make connections and students to recognize continuities and contrasts across history. Apocalypses in Context features illustrations, graphs, study questions, and suggestions for further reading after each chapter, as well as recommended media and artwork to support the college classroom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506416854
Publisher:	Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date:	09/01/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	526
File size:	11 MB
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Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Kelly J. Murphy is a professor in the Department of Philosophy, Anthropology, and Religion at Central Michigan University, where she teaches courses on the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. She is the author of Rewriting Masculinity: Gideon, Men, and Might (Oxford University Press, 2019) and a co-editor of Biblical Themes in Science Fiction (SBL, 2023).