Ehrman, Bart D.
Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says about the End
- ISBN 13:
- 9781982147990
- author:
- Ehrman, Bart D.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16 x 2.8 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Christian Theology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Bart D. Ehrman's Armageddon offers a thought-provoking exploration of the Book of Revelation, one of the most misunderstood and potentially misinterpreted books in the Bible. Ehrman delves into three millennia of Judeo-Christian thinking about the end of the world, revealing how our popular understanding of the Apocalypse is often at odds with the actual text. Through a "vigilantly persuasive" examination of the Book of Revelation, Ehrman considers the alarming social and political consequences of expecting an imminent apocalypse, as well as the potential tension between the message of Revelation and the teachings of Jesus. This book is a compelling and insightful account of what the Bible really says about the end, presented with wit and verve. By exploring the complexities of the Book of Revelation, Ehrman provides a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of how to live in the face of an uncertain future.