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Course
Description
This
course will focus on the characteristics of the ancient Judeo-Christian
literary genre "apocalypse." We will begin by
exploring the literary precursors to the apocalyptic genre in ancient
Israel, Babylon, Persia and Greece. With the help of contemporary
studies of millennnial groups, we will discuss the social forces that
contribute to the growth of apocalyptic movements. Then
we will turn to classical apocalyptic works to see how and why the
literature developed and eventually died out. The course
will conclude with some attention to recent literature and movements. Students
will develop appreciation for the features of apocalyptic literature,
its characteristic motifs and themes, the social origins of apocalyptic
movements, and the various ways that apocalyptic themes are interpreted
as cultural resources today.
How to Use this
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The tabs
at the left guide you to course resources. Use them to access directions, schedules, research tools and grades throughout the quarter, as needed. The Class Prep pages provide introductions to each day's readings and questions you will be expected to prepare in advance of each class, along with exercises that will reinforce in-class work and prepare you for quizzes and exams.
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