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Apocalyptic in History and Tradition
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Main Details
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Apocalyptic in History and Tradition
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by John Barton
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Edited by Christopher Rowland
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| Series | The Library of Second Temple Studies |
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| Physical Properties |
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| Category/Genre | Christian theology |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780826462084
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| Classifications | Dewey:291.23 |
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| Audience | | Undergraduate | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Sheffield Academic Press
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| Publication Date |
1 December 2002 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
Author Biography
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. Christopher Rowland is the Dean Ireland Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture, Queen's College, Oxford.
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