I saw the world end
Subtitle: an introduction to the Bible's apocalyptic literature
By: William C. Nicholas, Jr.
Publisher: Paulist Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Mahwah, N.J
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780809144501
Subjects: Apocalyptic literature -- History and criticism
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: An introduction to apocalyptic literature; title: What do we mean by apocalyptic literature?; title: Apocalyptic eschatology; title: The books of Enoch; title: Apocalyptic prophecy; title: The book of Daniel; title: Background; title: The message of Daniel; title: Apocalyptic themes in the New Testament; title: Judgment and the Second Coming of Christ; title: The book of Revelation; title: Introduction and background; title: Setting the stage for the Revelation; title: The heavenly throne room; title: The heavenly intervention; title: The cosmic conflict; title: The fall of Rome; title: The final victory and the new creation; title: The end of the Revelation; title: Epilogue: Are we an apocalyptic people?