Revelations
Title | Revelations PDF eBook |
Author | Elaine Pagels |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 253 |
Release | 2012-03-06 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 110157707X |
A startling exploration of the history of the most controversial book of the Bible, by the bestselling author of Beyond Belief. Through the bestselling books of Elaine Pagels, thousands of readers have come to know and treasure the suppressed biblical texts known as the Gnostic Gospels. As one of the world's foremost religion scholars, she has been a pioneer in interpreting these books and illuminating their place in the early history of Christianity. Her new book, however, tackles a text that is firmly, dramatically within the New Testament canon: The Book of Revelation, the surreal apocalyptic vision of the end of the world . . . or is it? In this startling and timely book, Pagels returns The Book of Revelation to its historical origin, written as its author John of Patmos took aim at the Roman Empire after what is now known as "the Jewish War," in 66 CE. Militant Jews in Jerusalem, fired with religious fervor, waged an all-out war against Rome's occupation of Judea and their defeat resulted in the desecration of Jerusalem and its Great Temple. Pagels persuasively interprets Revelation as a scathing attack on the decadence of Rome. Soon after, however, a new sect known as "Christians" seized on John's text as a weapon against heresy and infidels of all kinds-Jews, even Christians who dissented from their increasingly rigid doctrines and hierarchies. In a time when global religious violence surges, Revelations explores how often those in power throughout history have sought to force "God's enemies" to submit or be killed. It is sure to appeal to Pagels's committed readers and bring her a whole new audience who want to understand the roots of dissent, violence, and division in the world's religions, and to appreciate the lasting appeal of this extraordinary text.
End-time Visions
Title | End-time Visions PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Abanes |
Publisher | B&H Publishing Group |
Pages | 440 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780805417692 |
In this look at doomsday madness--its history, leaders, followers, and dogma--Abanes cites historical antecedents from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and discusses in detail the myriad of popular doomsday prophets, including Japan's Aum Shinrikyo, and other international movements. Illustrations.
Visions of the End Times
Title | Visions of the End Times PDF eBook |
Author | Laura Duhan-Kaplan |
Publisher | Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Pages | 239 |
Release | 2022-11-11 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1666736953 |
Global challenges fill the news today. It’s not always easy to balance fear with hope. That’s why this book points to resources for optimism and action. A diverse group of scholars draw on Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and Māori traditions to describe challenges and hopes. They recognize the ruptures of militarism, trauma, colonialism, religious nationalism, climate change, and more. But they also describe the healing power of communal action, spiritual practices, biblical literature, and the arts.
Revelation
Title | Revelation PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Canongate Books |
Pages | 60 |
Release | 1999-01-01 |
Genre | Bibles |
ISBN | 0857861018 |
The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.
Restoring the Vision of the End-times Church
Title | Restoring the Vision of the End-times Church PDF eBook |
Author | Vern L. Kuenzi |
Publisher | Preparing the Way Pub |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781929451012 |
A visionary look at the victorious End Times Church and their attempt to walkas Jesus walked. (Theology)
Visions of Glory
Title | Visions of Glory PDF eBook |
Author | John M. Pontius |
Publisher | CFI |
Pages | |
Release | |
Genre | RELIGION |
ISBN | 9781462128433 |
God's Girl Heavenly Visions of End Time Prophecy
Title | God's Girl Heavenly Visions of End Time Prophecy PDF eBook |
Author | J. G. Hemlock |
Publisher | CreateSpace |
Pages | 130 |
Release | 2015-02-25 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781508593034 |
Are we in the 'END TIMES?" Yes we are. Is God now revealing the mysteries of "REVELATION?" Yes He is. How can I say this with such BOLDNESS? Because of these strange spiritual things that are happening to me. Spiritual Warfare -Angels-Demons-The Devil-Heavenly amazing visions and dreams! The "HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL" keeps making His presence known to me in my visions and He is speaking to me. HE IS SPEAKING LOUDLY! Why me? I don't know the answer. What I do know? He is revealing "THE END TIME PROPHECY" from the Holy Bible. Visions of future wars-visions of future catastrophic earthquakes-future tsunamis-corruption in government-the Rapture. He is allowing me to see the spirit of the Anti-Christ & The 10 Kings of Revelation. He has boldly commanded me to 'WARN THE PEOPLE! WARN THE PEOPLE!" I am aware of no other way to obey and warn the people but to publish a series of writings from my visions. Strangely...my ONLY explanation for all of these spiritual visions that I am having? He said, "Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, shall make Myself known to him in a vision. I shall speak with him in a dream."Journal 2 includes many visions of Angels-Purim and the Rapture-The catching away!