| Apocalyptic in History and Tradition Contributor(s): Barton, John (Editor), Rowland, Christopher (Editor), Grabbe, Lester L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0826462081 ISBN-13: 9780826462084 Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press OUR PRICE: $336.60 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2003 Annotation: Apocalyptic themes have formed a significant part of the Jewish and Christian religions. This is becoming more widely recognized, but it is the pervasiveness of such themes in art, literature and history which contributes most to this collection of essays, moving from the study of biblical apocalyptic to its role in wider culture. The interest in apocalypticism which was prompted by the turn of the millennium should not be a temporary phase in intellectual life since, as these essays indicate, the wide influence of apocalypticism deserves a central place in theological and historical study. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - General |
| Dewey: 236.09 |
| LCCN: 2003284093 |
| Series: JSP Supplements (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 6.28" W x 9.68" (1.81 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Apocalyptic themes have formed a significant part of the Jewish and Christian religions. This is becoming more widely recognized, but it is the pervasiveness of such themes in art, literature and history which contributes most to this collection of essays, moving from the study of biblical apocalyptic to its role in wider culture. The interest in apocalypticism which was prompted by the turn of the millennium should not be a temporary phase in intellectual life since, as these essays indicate, the wide influence of apocalypticism deserves a central place in theological and historical study. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barton, John: - John Barton is Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford. His previous publications include What is the Bible?, People of the Book?, Love Unknown, The Oxford Bible Commentary and The Biblical World. |