Apocalyptic Discourse and Strategies of Goodness

Apocalyptic Discourse and Strategies of Goodness

"Apocalyptic" has seemed more nearly the antithesis to "moral." The high-minded ethical monotheism of the classical Israelite prophets seemed to occupy a different mental world than the bizarre images of dualistic conflict and bloody retribution of the apocalypses.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of religion 2000-07, Vol.80 (3), p.461-475
1. Verfasser: Meeks, Wayne A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Apocalypticism
Christianity
Common sense
Contemporary period
Discourse
Dogmatic theology
Eschatology
General subjects
History and sciences of religions
Judgment Day
Moral judgment
Morality
Prophecies
Prophets
Sacred texts
Scrolls
Theology
Thrones
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Zusammenfassung:"Apocalyptic" has seemed more nearly the antithesis to "moral." The high-minded ethical monotheism of the classical Israelite prophets seemed to occupy a different mental world than the bizarre images of dualistic conflict and bloody retribution of the apocalypses.
ISSN:0022-4189
1549-6538
DOI:10.1086/490664