A Doomsday Reader - Prophets, Predictors, and Hucksters of Salvation

The approach of the year 2000 has made the study of apocalyptic movements trendy. But groups anticipating the end of the world will continue to predict Armageddon even after the calendar clicks to triple Os.A Doomsday Reader brings together pronouncements, edicts, and scriptures written by prominent apocalyptic movements from a wide range of traditions and ideologies to offer an exceptional look into their belief systems.

Summary

Brings together pronouncements, edicts, and scriptures written by prominent apocalyptic movements from a range of traditions and ideologies to offer an exceptional look into their belief systems. This book includes documents from groups such as the Branch Davidians, the Order of the Solar Temple, Heaven's Gate, and white supremacists.

Product details

• Authors: Gerald Sorin
• Assisted by: Ted Daniels (Editor)
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.1999
• EAN: 9780814719091
• ISBN: 978-0-8147-1909-1
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 228 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 349 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education