Expecting the End: Millennialism in Social and Historical Context - Paperback

by Kenneth G. C. Newport (Editor), Crawford Gribben (Editor)

Jesus' promise that "the end" draws near has spawned an expectation of that grand event across various religious groups. This volume examines the abiding social issues that surround the continued presence of apocalyptic anticipation by setting them in historical, present-day, and future manifestations. Approaching this fervent expectation from a broad perspective, Gribben and Newport explore the contemporary movements with insightful analysis that provokes discussion and even self-reflection.

Author Biography

Kenneth Newport (Ph.D. Oxford) is Professor of Christian Thought at Liverpool Hope University.

Crawford Gribben (Ph.D. Strathclyde) is Lecturer in Renaissance Literature and Culture at the University of Manchester.