Encyclopedia of Apocalypticism
Volume One: The Origins of Apocalypticism in Judaism and Christianity
Published on 1. March 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
516 pages
978-0-8264-1253-9 (ISBN)
Description
Apocalyptism has been broadly defined as the belief that God has revealed the imminent end of the ongoing struggle between good and evil throughout history. It has been a major element in the three monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam and extensive scholarship has been devoted to apocalyptic study during the latter half of the 20th century. With contributions from 42 scholars, this encyclopedia in three volumes provides a comprehensive survey of apocalypticism's role in Western history from its origins down to the eve of the third millennium.
Reviews / Votes
"Excellent....an essential tool for the study of ancient apocalyptic." Religious Studies Review, April 2001 "This splendid collection of essays explores religiously inspired conceptions of the end of history ... Addressing critical aspects of Western apocalypticism, the authors identify and define their topics carefully, develop independent interpretations, and supply excellent supporting annotated bibliographies. This superb encyclopedia represents the best current scholarship ... it richly deserves wide distribution." * Choice *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
781 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8264-1253-9 (9780826412539)
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Persons
John J. Collins is Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale University Divinity School, USA. Bernard McGinn is Naomi Shenstone Donnelley Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology and of the History of Christianity in the Divinity School and the Committees on Medieval Studies and on General Studies at the University of Chicago, USA. Stephen J. Stein teaches Religious Studis at Indiana University.