{"product_id":"end-of-days-an-encyclopedia-of-the-apocalypse-in-world-religions-hardcover","title":"End of Days: An Encyclopedia of the Apocalypse in World Religions - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWendell Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovering religious traditions ranging from Buddhism to Christianity to Zoroastrianism and modern apocalyptic movements such as Arun Shinrikyo and the Branch Davidians, this book addresses prophesied end of days from a breadth of perspectives and includes material on often-neglected themes and genres.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnd of Days: An Encyclopedia of the Apocalypse in World Religions\u003c\/i\u003e describes apocalyptic writings in the world's major religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The cross-referenced entries address ancient traditions--Zoroastrianism, as one example--as well as modern apocalyptic movements, such as Arun Shinrikyo, the Branch Davidians, and the Order of the Solar Temple. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book's broad scope offers coverage of overlooked traditions, such as Mayan Apocalyptic, Norse Apocalyptic, Native American eschatological literatures, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Readers seeking detailed information on the eschatological and apocalyptic movements and proponents of End Times can reference entries about individuals such as Harold Camping, Jerry Falwell, David Koresh of the Brand Davidians, and James Jones and the People's Temple. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis single-volume encyclopedia also contains numerous historical entries on subjects such as the Great Disappointment, the Great Awakening periods of religious revival, Joachim of Flora, the Maccabean Revolt, and the Plymouth Brethren. The influence of apocalyptic ideas far outside the realm of religion itself is documented through entries on film, including well-known modern movies such as \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eApocalypse Now\u003c\/i\u003e, literature by writers such as Dante, and works of fine art like Wagner's \u003ci\u003eGötterdämmerung\u003c\/i\u003e. The inclusion of entries related to literature, film, and other art forms further attests to the wide-ranging social influence of belief in the end of days.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendell G. Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, EdD, is head of reference and research at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 10.1 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 31, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47491095134386,"sku":"9781440839405","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/933d652ab35b2c67402d8195563c795d.webp?v=1779388116","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/end-of-days-an-encyclopedia-of-the-apocalypse-in-world-religions-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}