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Ultimate things

Carey, Greg, 1965-

Ultimate things an introduction to Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature / [electronic resource] : Greg Carey. - St. Louis, Mo. : Chalice Press, c2005. - 1 online resource (xiii, 280 p.)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-280).

Introduction: Encountering apocalyptic discourse -- 1. The earliest apocalypses: 1 Enoch and Daniel -- 2. Emerging apocalyptic discourse in the Hebrew scriptures -- 3. Interpreting the times: Jewish apocalyptic discourse beyond the apocalypses -- 4. The gospels and Jesus -- 5. The Pauline epistles -- 6. Responses to tragedy: Jewish apocalypses after 70 C.E. -- 7. Christian historical apocalypses -- 8. Christian ascents: What are they good for? -- 9. Epilogue: Legacies and prospects -- Notes -- Bibliography.

ISBN: 9780827238190 (electronic bk.) 0827238193 (electronic bk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Apocalyptic literature--History and criticism.
Apocalyptiek.
Jodendom.
Christendom.
Christentum.
Apokalyptik.
Judentum.
BIBLES / General
RELIGION / Biblical Reference / General
RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Handbooks

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BS646 / .C37 2005eb

Dewey Class. No.: 220/.046