Rape Jokes, Sexual Violence, and Empire in Revelation and This Is The End

The Book of Revelation is one of the most borrowed-from texts of the New Testament when it comes to popular culture. Although there are dozens of other ancient apocalyptic writings, it is John’s apocalyptic visions that directly inform contemporary ideas of apocalypse. The apocalyptic comedy This Is...

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Main Author: Warren, Meredith J. C. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2023
In: The journal of religion and film
Year: 2023, Volume: 27, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-32
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