Dreams of glory [[electronic resource] ] : the sources of apocalyptic terror / / Richard K. Fenn

• Autore: Fenn Richard K
• Pubblicazione: Aldershot, England ; ; Burlington, VT, : Ashgate Pub., c2006
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (166 p.)
• Disciplina: 202/.3
• Soggetto topico: Apocalyptic literature - History and criticism; End of the world; Terrorism - Religious aspects; Civilization, Modern - 21st century
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references ([147]-152) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Introduction : contemporary Christian Mullahs and their apocalypticism -- The apocalyptic vision as bad seed -- Radical preachers and Mullahs -- Terror and the apocalyptic imagination -- Apocalyptic visions as reaction to disaster -- The apocalyptic attack on the self -- Apocalyptic visions as ideology -- The test of time -- The theater and the courtroom -- Free association.
• Sommario/riassunto: Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are engaged not in a 'clash of civilizations' but in a sectarian conflict among branches of a single civilization traditionally steeped in apocalyptic imagery and beliefs. Apocalypticism is a religious luxury that modern civilizations can no longer afford. Many would agree that the propagandists of the Christian Right have raised apocalyptic tensions to a dangerous level since 9/11, but in this book Fenn takes on the main line church leaders for their role in promoting an apocalyptic view of history.
• Titolo autorizzato: Dreams of glory
• ISBN: 1-317-14809-6; 1-317-14808-8; 1-281-09775-6; 9786611097752; 0-7546-8231-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910450863803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II