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Abstract
The theme of apocalypticism has been interpreted by various scholars either as a heretical diversion of the Christian community, a central theme in the shaping of theology, a manifestation of sectarian impulses, a sign of social strain within the Christian community, or sometimes a mixture of all of these themes. The term millenarianism or millennialism is often used in connection with these themes, but it only deals with an aspect of the Christian apocalyptic literature, although sometimes “millennialism” is used misleadingly as a term to cover all Christian interest in eschatology (the end‐time). Apocalypticism is a genre of writing and thinking in which a mood of expectation of the end is heightened. It extends beyond those movements and people who have sought to bring about the millennial reign of Christ.
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Abstract
The theme of apocalypticism has been interpreted by various scholars either as a heretical diversion of the Christian community, a central theme in the shaping of theology, a manifestation of sectarian impulses, a sign of social strain within the Christian community, or sometimes a mixture of all of these themes.
The term millenarianism or millennialism is often used in connection with these themes, but it only deals with an aspect of the Christian apocalyptic literature, although sometimes “millennialism” is used misleadingly as a term to cover all Christian interest in eschatology (the end‐time).
Apocalypticism is a genre of writing and thinking in which a mood of expectation of the end is heightened.
It extends beyond those movements and people who have sought to bring about the millennial reign of Christ.
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