The Apocalyptic Movement: Introduction & Interpretation

by Walter Schmithals

Schmithals, Walter, Apocalyptic Movement, Introduction And Interpretation

255 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Alford Wayman · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read by one of the old masters. There is no such thing as apocalyptic book ends. Each apocalyptic group interprets religious texts and historical events as they feel relevant, and change them to fit their group and individual world view. One can not prep for the future with total pessimism. There still needs to be a message or vision of hope, albeit a false hope. And that false hope may be opportunism. Currently the pessimistic evangelical christian view of the world and history has caused many to believe they can not participate in that world or history and apathetically await the end or try to force it. An old book but still relevant as history circles.

"Prometheus
I took from man expectancy of death.
Chorus
What medicine found'st thou for this malady?
Prometheus
I planted blind hope in the heart of him.
Chorus
A mighty boon thou gavest there to man." - Prometheus Bound, By Aeschylus.