Description: How will the world end? Doomsday ideas in Western history have been both persistent and adaptable, peaking at various times, including in modern America. Public opinion polls indicate that a substantial number of Americans look for the return of Christ or some catastrophic event. The views expressed in these polls have been reinforced by the market process. Whether through purchasing paperbacks or watching television programs, millions of Americans have expressed an interest in end-time events. Americans have a tremendous appetite for prophecy, more than nearly any other people...
Description: How will the world end? Doomsday ideas in Western history have been both persistent and adaptable, peaking at various times, including in...
About the Contributor(s): Richard Kyle is a Professor of History and Religion at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. He has authored ten previous books, and his articles have appeared in more than 170 publications.
About the Contributor(s): Richard Kyle is a Professor of History and Religion at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. He has authored ten previous book...
