Mining the religious and secular divide, this book examines the history of apocalyptic beliefs. It explains the various omens and prophecies as well as the actual events that may trigger the end, such as collisions with asteroids, nuclear war, the oil crisis, global warming, and famine.
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Mining the religious and secular divide, this book examines the history of apocalyptic beliefs. It explains the various omens and prophecies as well as the actual events that may trigger the end, such as collisions with asteroids, nuclear war, the oil crisis, global warming, and famine.
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Who knew that doomsday would be so hot? Environmental disasters, Ebola outbreaks, the popularity of reality television, and strife in the Middle East, may all be signs that time has come today. Weak and ailing after the end of the Cold War and the financial spree of the nineties, the timeless notion that the end is near is once again exerting a powerful influence on pop culture, politics, religion, and Mel Gibson. Omens and prophecies, asteroids collisions and nuclear war, oil crises and global warming, fire or ice, bang or whimper, asteroid or alien, act of God or human folly, Armageddon Now: The End of the World A to Z is all over doomsday prophecies. From alpha to omega, it is packed with 200 entries and 100 illustrations. Satan, saints, survivalists, and evangelical preachers known for their views on Biblical prophecies receive their due. In the end, the end has never been so thoroughly covered as in Armageddon Now. It's the last word for the end user. So, don't be left behind. Save yourself by buying this book.
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“"This book would be referred to time and time again as a great reference book . . . I enjoyed it greatly."”
“ArmageddonNowis well written and informative and not at all pedantic. It isinteresting to browse as well as use as a reference resource and is arecommended purchase” – Booklist“Isit the end of the world as we know it? According to a considerableminority in this country alone, the end just may be near. How elsecan we explain the mind-boggling popularity of such prophets asNostradamus and Edgar Cayce? If your library caters to the converted,you may consider purchasing this A-to-Z overview of the history ofapocalyptic beliefs. In 200 entries, the Willises (TheReligion Book: Places, Prophets, Saints, and Seers) tacklesuch topics as collisions with asteroids, nuclear war, globalwarming, and more.” – Library Journal
“Thisbook would be referred to time and time again as a great referencebook. ... I enjoyed it greatly.” –Horrornews.net
About the Author
Jim Willis, author, musician, college professor and ordained minister for over thirty years has also recorded and produced two albums of gospel music. Barbara Willis a veteran world traveller and researcher/writer is Jim's wife.
Who knew that doomsday would be so hot? Environmental disasters, Ebola outbreaks, the popularity of reality television, and strife in the Middle East, may all be signs that time has come today. Weak and ailing after the end of the Cold War and the financial spree of the nineties, the timeless notion that the end is near is once again exerting a powerful influence on pop culture, politics, religion, and Mel Gibson. Omens and prophecies, asteroids collisions and nuclear war, oil crises and global warming, fire or ice, bang or whimper, asteroid or alien, act of God or human folly, Armageddon Now: The End of the World A to Z is all over doomsday prophecies. From alpha to omega, it is packed with 200 entries and 100 illustrations. Satan, saints, survivalists, and evangelical preachers known for their views on Biblical prophecies receive their due. In the end, the end has never been so thoroughly covered as in Armageddon Now . It's the last word for the end user. So, don't be left behind. Save yourself by buying this book.
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