Apocalyptic Representations of Jerusalem.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maria Leppäkari

Series:

Numen Book Series 111.

Numen book series. Studies in the history of religions ; Volume 111

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Apocalyptic literature--History and criticism.

Apocalyptic literature.

Apocalyptic literature--History and criticism--Theory, etc.

Jerusalem--In Judaism.

Jerusalem.

Jerusalem--In Christianity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 259 p. )

Place of Publication:

Leiden, Boston: Brill, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Jerusalem as a symbolic expression of hope attracts attention and religious adherence in relation to its physical presence. The study identifies, traces and examines apocalyptic representations of Jerusalem, and illustrates what happens when these become experienced reality. The empirical part of the book shows how these representations become living images in two contemporary groups’ activity in Jerusalem. Private and public endtime representations of Jerusalem provide meaningful models for interpreting the religious past, present and future. The interplay of these representations also shapes our present images of Jerusalem.

Contents:

Preliminary Material

Introduction

Theoretical Perspectives

Jerusalem as Sacred Place and Symbol

The Eternal Kingdom of God—Two Case Studies

Theoretical Application

The End Is But A Beginning

Bibliography

Index of Names

Index of Concepts and Places.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

90-474-0878-0

1-4356-1473-9

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789047408789 DOI