The End of the World As We Know It : : Faith, Fatalism, and Apocalypse in America / / Daniel N. Wojcik.
From religious tomes to current folk prophesies, recorded history reveals a plethora of narratives predicting or showcasing the end of the world. The incident at Waco, the subway bombing by the Japanese cult Aum Supreme Truth, and the tragedy at Jonestown are just a few examples of such apocalyptic...
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| Year of Publication: | 1999 |
| Language: | English |
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Approaching Doomsday
- 2. The American Apocalyptic Legacy
- 3. Signs of the Endtimes
- 4. Apocalyptic Apparitions of the Virgin Mary in New York City
- 5. Secular Apocalyptic Themes in the Nuclear Era
- 6. Fatalism and Apocalyptic Beliefs
- 7. The Transformation of Apocalyptic Traditions in the Post-Cold War Era
- 8. Emergent Apocalyptic Beliefs about UFOs and Extraterrestrial Beings
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index