Expecting the End: Millennialism in Social and Historical Context

Expecting the End: Millennialism in Social and Historical Context
ISBN-10
1932792384
ISBN-13
9781932792386
Category
Religion
Pages
327
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Baylor University Press
Authors
Kenneth G. C. Newport, Crawford Gribben

Description

Jesus' promise that "the end" draws near has spawned an expectation of that grand event across various religious groups. This volume examines the abiding social issues that surround the continued presence of apocalyptic anticipation by setting them in historical, present-day, and future manifestations. Approaching this fervent expectation from a broad perspective, Gribben and Newport explore the contemporary movements with insightful analysis that provokes discussion and even self-reflection.

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