Apocalypse When?

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Jerry L. Sumney. Apocalypse When?

APOCALYPSE WHEN?

Table of Contents

Preface

An Introduction to Apocalyptic Thought

The Challenges—And Opportunities—of Apocalyptic Preaching

Daniel 7:13, 15–18

Mark 13:24–37

Matthew 24:36–44

Luke 21:25–36

1 Corinthians 15:19–26

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

1 Thessalonians 5:1–11

Revelation 14:1–13

Revelation 21:1–6

Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5

Bibliography

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A Guide to Interpreting and Preaching Apocalyptic Texts

By Leah D. Schade and Jerry L. Sumney

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Ethics in apocalyptic thought

In this section we turn our attention to what humans are held accountable for in apocalyptic thought. Only a very few scholars whose major field of research is apocalyptic have argued that apocalyptic has no concern for ethics because it has separated the kingdom of God from earthly realities. As this view has it, apocalyptic, rather than being socially responsible, becomes preoccupied with the damnation of the oppressor or with blessings in another realm. Though this is a common perception about apocalyptic thought among non-specialists, most scholars reject this interpretation and many assert that ethics is central to apocalyptic.

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