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Apocalypse Now……And Then

Joseph Lee Arnette

Rev. Chris McElmurray, M.Div.

Shorter University

September 12, 2012

Apocalypse Now……and Then

I decided to choose Apocalyptic Literature for my research topic. Choosing Apocalyptic Literature as my subject matter was easy, because the idea of the Apocalypse always has me on my toes. Apocalyptic Literature is defined as a type of prophetical literary works that were produced by prophets in the biblical era.  Apocalyptic Literature can be described in many ways but the most basic is that the literature includes supernaturally inspired cataclysmic events that will transpire at the end of the world. Also, the literature usually contains distaste of the world or worldly things and describes the coming events as inescapable. I have and had many reserved thoughts about the Apocalypse, like it being a scene from a horror film but as I researched its more about the coming of the Lord to rescue his people. Everywhere you turn nowadays its Apocalypse this, and Apocalypse that. When you go to church the preacher is most likely talking about it, while driving down the street some guy with a blow horn is shouting the words “Be prepared the lord is coming!” and even today they have reality shows on how people are preparing for the foretold events. I can’t say that I’m overly ecstatic about the idea of the Apocalypse but I do get a sense of peace of mind.

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Enoch. First Book of Enoch. Section I – V. [Primary source]

1 Enoch is a collection of several separate works mostly dealing with apocalyptic nature.  In addition to having many references to the post-Jesus Christ era, 1 Enoch explains the apocalyptic ideas referring to Noah and the flood. Although there is no exact date 1 Enoch gives a timeline of when apocalyptic thoughts were being prophesy.

Orr, J. (1939). International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Apocalyptic Literature Introduction, I – III. [Reference work]

The content of this particular section of the encyclopedia gives background, characteristics and authors of apocalyptic works. Also the literature clarifies the difference between prophecy in content and in the literal form. In addition to the extensive background information the encyclopedia mentions the many books that include apocalyptic literature.

Carter, J. (2007). An Introduction to the Interpretation of Apocalyptic Literature. Journal of Biblical Theology, 1-10. [Peer-reviewed scholarly journal]

Carter’s article provides methods of interpreting apocalyptic literature such as futurist; historicist and idealist are among some. The article also offers the idea that many misunderstand apocalyptic literature and take it lightly. Moreover I’ve learned the word apocalypse is derived from the Greek word apokalupsis meaning “reveal” or “uncover” something that is hidden.

Just, F. Ph.D (October 26, 2009). The book of Revelation, Apocalyptic Literature, and   Millennial Movements. Catholic-resources.org/Bible/Apocalyptic.htm. [Stand-alone website]

The authors take on apocalyptic literature was more of an idea of revelation than catastrophe. Also he gave several types and definitions of apocalypses. Furthermore every apocalypse and there are many interpret past or present not just the future.