Apocalyptic Representations of Jerusalem.

Apocalyptic Representations of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem as a symbolic expression of hope attracts attention and religious adherence in relation to its physical presence. The study identifies, traces and examines apocalyptic representations of Jerusalem, and illustrates what happens when these become experienced reality. The empirical part of th...

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Main Author: Maria Leppäkari

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden, Boston: Brill, 2006.

Series: Numen Book Series 111.
Numen Book Series Online, ISBN: 9789004380837.

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Apocalyptic literature > History and criticism.
Apocalyptic literature > History and criticism > Theory, etc.

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Call Number: BS646 .L47 2006

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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Perspectives
  • Jerusalem as Sacred Place and Symbol
  • The Eternal Kingdom of God-Two Case Studies
  • Theoretical Application
  • The End Is But A Beginning
  • Bibliography
  • Index of Names
  • Index of Concepts and Places.