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Archetype of the Apocalypse : divine vengeance, terrorism and the end of the world / Edward F. Edinger ; edited by George R. Elder.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chicago, Ill. : Open Court, 1999Description: xx, 222 p.: illustrations, maps ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 081269516X
  • 9780812695168
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 150.1954 EDI 21
Contents:
1. The Grand Final Catastrophe -- Archetype.-- Apocalypse.-- Introduction to the Book of Revelation. 2. Revelation: Chapters 1, 2, 3.-- The Vision of the Numinosum. -- The Seven Stars and Angels of the Seven Churches. -- The Seven Gifts to the Victorious. -- The Door, the Thief, and the Key. -- The Rapture. 3. Revelation: Chapters 4, 5. -- Heavenly Kingship. -- The Sea of Glass. -- The Four Animals or Living Creatures. -- The Apocalyptic Lamb. -- The Eye of God.-- The Power of Sacrifice. 4. Revelation: Chapters 6, 7. -- The Number Seven. -- The Four Horsemen. -- The Vengeance of the Saints. -- Stars Falling from Heaven. -- Marked on the Forehead. -- Robes Washed in the Lamb's Blood. 5. Revelation: Chapters 8, 9, 10. -- The Incense Altar. -- Fire Thrown to Earth. -- Symbolism of One Third. -- The Abyss Unlocked. -- Invasion of Locusts. -- Eating of the Scroll. 6. Revelation: Chapters 11, 12, 13. -- Measuring the Temple. -- The Sun-Moon Woman. -- War in Heaven. -- The Beasts. -- The Number 666. 7. Revelation: Chapters 14, 15, 16. -- First Fruits. -- The Eternal Gospel. -- Eternal Torture. -- Harvesting. -- Seven Golden Bowls of Plagues. -- Frogs. 8. Revelation: Chapters 17, 18. -- The Whore of Babylon. -- The Golden Cup. -- The Wicked City. -- The "City" Archetype. 9. Revelation: Chapters 19, 20. -- The Last Judgment. -- Judgment in Greece and Rome. -- Judgment in Ancient Egypt. -- The Balance. 10. Revelation: Chapters 21, 22. -- The New Jerusalem. -- The Messianic Banquet. -- Restoration. -- Final Thoughts.-- App. 1. A Case History of Possession by the Apocalypse Archetype: David Koresh -- App. 2. The Heaven's Gate Cult.
Summary: The collective belief in Armageddon has become more powerful and widespread in the wake of recent terrorist attacks. Edward Edinger looks at the chaos predicted by the Book of Revelation and relates it to current trends including global violence, AIDS, and apocalyptic cults. -- Provided by publisher.
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Standard Loan LSAD Library Main Collection 150.1954 EDI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39002100641563

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The collective belief in Armageddon has become more powerful and widespread in the wake of recent terrorist attacks. Edward Edinger looks at the chaos predicted by the Book of Revelation and relates it to current trends including global violence, AIDS, and apocalyptic cults.

Originally published in 1999 as "Archetype of the Apocalypse: A Jungian study of the Book of Revelation"

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The Grand Final Catastrophe -- Archetype.-- Apocalypse.-- Introduction to the Book of Revelation. 2. Revelation: Chapters 1, 2, 3.-- The Vision of the Numinosum. -- The Seven Stars and Angels of the Seven Churches. -- The Seven Gifts to the Victorious. -- The Door, the Thief, and the Key. -- The Rapture. 3. Revelation: Chapters 4, 5. -- Heavenly Kingship. -- The Sea of Glass. -- The Four Animals or Living Creatures. -- The Apocalyptic Lamb. -- The Eye of God.-- The Power of Sacrifice. 4. Revelation: Chapters 6, 7. -- The Number Seven. -- The Four Horsemen. -- The Vengeance of the Saints. -- Stars Falling from Heaven. -- Marked on the Forehead. -- Robes Washed in the Lamb's Blood. 5. Revelation: Chapters 8, 9, 10. -- The Incense Altar. -- Fire Thrown to Earth. -- Symbolism of One Third. -- The Abyss Unlocked. -- Invasion of Locusts. -- Eating of the Scroll. 6. Revelation: Chapters 11, 12, 13. -- Measuring the Temple. -- The Sun-Moon Woman. -- War in Heaven. -- The Beasts. -- The Number 666. 7. Revelation: Chapters 14, 15, 16. -- First Fruits. -- The Eternal Gospel. -- Eternal Torture. -- Harvesting. -- Seven Golden Bowls of Plagues. -- Frogs. 8. Revelation: Chapters 17, 18. -- The Whore of Babylon. -- The Golden Cup. -- The Wicked City. -- The "City" Archetype. 9. Revelation: Chapters 19, 20. -- The Last Judgment. -- Judgment in Greece and Rome. -- Judgment in Ancient Egypt. -- The Balance. 10. Revelation: Chapters 21, 22. -- The New Jerusalem. -- The Messianic Banquet. -- Restoration. -- Final Thoughts.-- App. 1. A Case History of Possession by the Apocalypse Archetype: David Koresh -- App. 2. The Heaven's Gate Cult.

The collective belief in Armageddon has become more powerful and widespread in the wake of recent terrorist attacks. Edward Edinger looks at the chaos predicted by the Book of Revelation and relates it to current trends including global violence, AIDS, and apocalyptic cults. -- Provided by publisher.

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