War in Heaven/Heaven on Earth
| Author | : Stephen D. O'Leary |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2014-12-18 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317488835 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317488830 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (830 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis War in Heaven/Heaven on Earth by : Stephen D. O'Leary
Download or read book War in Heaven/Heaven on Earth written by Stephen D. O'Leary and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The apocalypse is a motif that lies behind many religious beliefs and practices. 'War in Heaven/Heaven on Earth' theorizes the apocalyptic as it has arisen in a variety of religious traditions, from Native American religion to Islam in Northern Nigeria and new terrorist movements. Millennial theory and history are explored from the perspective of social psychology, sociology and post-modern philosophy. The volume is unique in applying an analysis of millennial themes to a comparative study of religion.
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