Title: The Oxford handbook of millennialism /
Authors: Wessinger, Catherine, 1952-
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Millennialism.
Abstract: 'The Oxford Handbook of Millennialism' offers readers an in-depth look at both the theoretical underpinnings of the study of millennialism and its many manifestations across history and cultures.
Contents: Millennialism in cross-cultural perspective / Catherine Wessinger -- Catastrophic millennialism / Eugene V. Gallagher -- Progressive millennialism / W. Michael Ashcraft -- Avertive millennialism / Daniel Wojcik -- Nativist millennialism / Jean E. Rosenfeld -- Charismatic leadership in millennial movements / Lorne L. Dawson -- Millennialism, Scripture, and tradition / Eugene V. Gallagher -- Prophetic failure in millennial movements / Lorne L. Dawson -- Gender roles, sexuality, and children in millennial movements / Melisa M. Wilcox -- Millennial visions and conflict with society / David G. Bromley, Catherine Wessinger -- Fragile millennial communities and violence / John Walliss -- Ancient Near Eastern millennialism / Robert Gnuse -- Ancient Jewish and early Christian millennialism / James D. Tabor -- Early Islamic and classical Sunni and Shi'ite apocalyptic movements / David Cook -- European millennialism / Rebecca Moore -- Chinese millennial movements / Scott Lowe --^