The Apocalyptic Imagination and Popular Culture

Popular culture is awash with images and narratives of the apocalypse in various forms. These range from war and acts of terrorism involving "Weapons of Mass Destruction," to religious, science-fiction, horror and fantasy representations of the "End Times," depicted in a wide ran...

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Main Author: Bendle, Mervyn F. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Saskatchewan [2005]
In: Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2005, Volume: 11, Issue: 1
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