false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1169433288m/40294.jpg 40294 4 <P>A remarkable and unprecedented examination of how the Book of Revelations has been used and abused from Roman times to the present day. </P><P> The mysterious author of the Book of Revelations (or the Apocalypse, as the last book of the New Testament is also known) never considered that his sermon on the impending end times would last beyond his own life. In fact, he predicted the destruction of the earth would be witnessed by his contemporaries. Yet Revelation not only outlived its creator, this vivid and violent revenge fantasy has played a significant role in the march of Western Civilization. </P><P> Ever since Revelation was first preached as the revealed word of Jesus Christ, it has haunted and inspired hearers and readers alike. The mark of the beast, the antichrist, 666, the whore of Babylon, Armageddon, and the four horsemen of the apocalypse are just a few of the images, phrases and codes that have burned their way into the fabric of our culture. The questions raised go straight to the heart of the human fear of death and obsession with the afterlife. Will we, individually or collectively, ride off to glory or will we drown in hellfire for all eternity? As those who best manipulate this dark vision learned, what side we fall on is often a matter of life or death. Honed into a weapon in the ongoing culture wars between states, religions, and citizenry, Revelation has significantly altered the march of history.</P> 39960 2006 A History of the End of the World: How the Most Controversial Book in the Bible Changed the Course of Western Civilization total:33|5:4|4:10|3:12|2:4|1:3| 33 107 112 11 1 1 false false Fri Mar 27 10:34:27 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 18 15:25:03 -0700 2009 Fri Mar 27 10:34:27 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Sun May 27 11:55:46 -0700 2007 Tue May 29 08:59:38 -0700 2007 The beginning of this book felt repetitive for a while, but once I got past the first 1/3 its editing was better.
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