[DOWNLOAD] "End of Days: An Encyclopedia of the Apocalypse in World Religions" by Wendell G. Johnson * Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: End of Days: An Encyclopedia of the Apocalypse in World Religions
- Author : Wendell G. Johnson
- Release Date : January 31, 2017
- Genre: Bible Studies,Books,Religion & Spirituality,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 1781 KB
Description
Covering religious traditions ranging from Buddhism to Christianity to Zoroastrianism and modern apocalyptic movements such as Arun Shinrikyo and the Branch Davidians, this book addresses prophesied end of days from a breadth of perspectives and includes material on often-neglected themes and genres.
• Provides readers with an overview of apocalyptic themes in the world's religious traditions as well as detailed explanations of particular apocalyptic phenomena
• Places popular apocalyptic motifs within the historical context of apocalyptic literature
• Enables a more complete appreciation and understanding of the presence of apocalyptic material in popular culture, literature, and fine arts
• Presents information in a single volume that will serve researchers in public libraries, community college learning resource centers, and college and university libraries