Apocalypticism in the Bible and its world : a comprehensive introduction /
Frederick J. Murphy.
- Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Academic, c2012.
- xviii, 429 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Definitions and origins -- Proto-apocalyptic biblical texts -- Daniel and the animal apocalypse -- The book of Revelation -- Ancient Jewish apocalypses -- Ancient Jewish literature related to apocalypticism -- The Dead Sea scrolls -- The Gospels, Q, and acts of the Apostles -- Jesus the apocalyptic prophet -- The Apostle Paul -- The rest of the New Testament -- The ongoing legacy of apocalypticism.
9780801039782 (pbk.)
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Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Apocalyptic literature--History and criticism. Eschatology--Biblical teaching.