Waiting for the end of the world : : European dimensions, 950-1200 / / T︠S︡vetelin Stepanov.

• Superior document: East Central and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 450-1450; volume57
• VerfasserIn: Stepanov, T︠S︡vetelin,
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden Boston : : BRILL,, 2020.
• Year of Publication: 2020
• Language: English; Bulgarian
• Series: East Central and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 450-1450; volume57.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (382 pages).

The French president Charles de Gaulle spoke of a Europe “from the Atlantic to the Urals”. Europe was spatially formed with these topographic parameters from the late 10th century onwards, with the massive Christianization of its inhabitants. At that time, however, all three monotheistic religions already had a steady presence there. Could such a macro-space be thought-and-narrated from a macro-perspective, in view of its medieval past? This has already been done through common ʻdenominatorsʻ such as the Migration Period, wars, trade, spread of Christianity . Could it also be seen through a common religious-philosophical and spiritual phenomenon – the Anticipation of the End of the world among Christians, Muslims, and Jews? This book gives a positive answer to the last question.

Table of Contents

Front Matter -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- Preface: How the Idea for This Book Came About -- Acknowledgements -- Illustrations -- Introduction -- European Dimensions of the Anticipation of the End of Times: Texts. Contexts. Real Places and Symbolic Topoi -- Topography of the Evil Forces before the End of Times: European Dimensions -- Bulgarian Dimensions of the Anticipation of the End of Times: Texts. Contexts. Real Places and Symbolic Topoi -- Conclusion -- Back Matter -- Bibliography -- Illustrations -- Index.