Apocalyptic Bodies : The Biblical End of the World in Text and Image

ISBN-13: 9780415182492 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 176 str.

Tina Pippin

Opis

In this volume, the author traces the biblical notions of apocalypse as represented in ancient and modern texts, art, music and popular culture. The book aims to present a cultural and critical reading of apocalyptic texts and images, using a variety of critical perspectives.

Recenzje

'there are some very stimulating and provocative readings of biblical passages and themes presented here.' - Modern Believing January 2000

'A book that will be very helpful in interdisciplinary settings where scholars explore the many different ways biblical notions of the End have been - and still are being - presented.' - Fred W. Burnett, Religious Studies Review.

'Tina Pippin draws on her own Southern background, a wonderful literary flair, and her strong feminist perspective ... her thoughtful presentation deserves serious consideration.' - The Bible Today

'Pippin's readings in this book are both engaging and engaged. She brings together a wealth of material and offers refreshing new insights and challenging interpretations ... [her] work merits attantion not only from exegetes or theologians, but from anyone interested in the influence of the Bible on Western culture and in The End.' - Caroline Vander Stichele, Women, Ritual and Liturgy

Spis treści

Apocalyptic Bodies: The Biblical End of the World in Text and Image, Tina Pippin, Contents, Preface, 1. Introduction: Apocalypse as Sequel, 2. A Good Apocalypse is Hard to Find: Crossing the Apocalyptic Borders of Mark 13, 3. Jezebel Revamped, 4. The Power of Babel: Spiralling out of Control, 5. Peering into the Abyss: A Postmodern reading of the Biblical Bottomless Pit, 6. Apocalyptic Horror, 7. Apocalyptic Fear, 8.Conclusion: The Joy of (Apocalyptic) Sex, Notes, Bibliography, Index of names and terms, Index of biblical and related texts.

O autorze

Tina Pippin