Expecting the End

Jesus' promise that 'the end' draws near has spawned an expectation of that grand event across various religious groups. This volume examines the abiding social issues that surround the continued presence of apocalyptic anticipation by setting them in historical, present-day, and future manifestations. Approaching this fervent expectation from a broad perspective, Gribben and Newport explore the contemporary movements with insightful analysis that provokes discussion and even self-reflection.

ISBN	1932792384	Pages	319
ISBN13	9781932792386 (What's this?)	Volumes	1
Publisher	Baylor University Press	Weight (grammes)	499
Imprint	Baylor University Press	Published in	Waco
Format	Paperback	Height (mm)	230
Publication date	01 Nov 2006	Width (mm)	155
Library of Congress	BT892	Spine width (mm)	24
DEWEY	236.9	Academic level	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly
DEWEY edition	DC22

"This book will become the classic survey of the discipline of millennial studies at the start of the third millennium. The year 2000 might have come and gone, but expectations around the end of the world are still with us. It is imperative to understand this dynamic. And this is the book that enables us to do that. It is a riveting read. - IAN MARKHAM, Hartford Seminary This timely volume is an intriguing and rewarding assemblage of critical studies that is much needed, and it will be appreciated by the growing audience of scholarship that is dedicated to the study of contemporary religion. - MARTYN PERCY, Ripon College"

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Millennialism in Social and Historical Context

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