The apocalyptic complex :: perspectives, histories, persistence /

The essays included in this volume explore the everyday relevance of the apocalyptic in contemporary society, culture, and politics, side by side with the various histories of apocalyptic ideas and movements. In particular, they seek to better understand the ways in which perceptions of the apocalyp...

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Weitere Verfasser: Al-Bagdadi, Nadia (HerausgeberIn), Marno, David (HerausgeberIn), Riedl, Matthias (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Budapest ; New York : Central European University Press, 2018.
Schriftenreihe:Comparative studies in religion, history, and society.
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Online-Zugang:DE-862
DE-863
Zusammenfassung:The essays included in this volume explore the everyday relevance of the apocalyptic in contemporary society, culture, and politics, side by side with the various histories of apocalyptic ideas and movements. In particular, they seek to better understand the ways in which perceptions of the apocalyptic diverge in the American, European, and Arab worlds. Including leading experts of the field like David Cook, Michael Gillespie, Moshe Idel, Richard Landes, or Charles Strozier, our authors re-evaluate some of the traditional views on apocalypticism and the apocalyptic in light of recent political.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xxii, 410 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:6155225389
9786155225383

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