[PDF] The Furnaces Of The Apocalypse eBook

Author : Alberto Trevin
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 11,71 MB
Release : 2017-07-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1524698598

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The Furnaces of The Apocalypse" is the first of a three-part saga which starts with a major terror plot that sets off an apocalyptic domino effect worldwide. Late in 2008, as the American economy teeters on the edge of financial disaster, an extremist group and an enemy state abroad, have taken notice and join forces to bring down its bitter enemy while it is vulnerable. With financial problems of their own and dissidence, the two collude to land a decisive blow which they hope will eliminate their American problem once and for all. When the major terrorist attack is discovered by American intelligence, the directors of the Central Intelligence and National Security Agencies have an idea of their very own. To go through with it, they look to persuade an unpopular President to play along with the plot and thus exploit a potential situation which might help sway popular opinion in favor of him and justify the lighting of the lucrative furnaces of the apocalypse. After they fail, they go after the next best alternative, a money-deprived military. The military plays along, but not before the controlled attack goes very wrong and all are left scrambling and looking for answers, all except for one, who has apocalyptic plans of his own. The attack finally persuades the American president to go after the perpetrators for an inevitable showdown with a very powerful Middle Eastern country.

Author : Emanuel Swedenborg
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 4013 pages
File Size : 37,73 MB
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 3849640671

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This writing was left unpublished at Swedenborg's death, although it had apparently been carefully prepared for publication. Except towards the end it is almost exclusively an exposition of the spiritual sense of Scripture. Not only is every phrase in the Apocalypse (as far as covered) separately explained, but thousands of passages, gathered from all parts of the Word, are quoted and expounded. These expositions close with the tenth verse of the nineteenth chapter. Towards the end extended doctrinal discussions are introduced. Both for its exposition of passages of Scripture and for its doctrinal statements this is an exceedingly important and valuable work. It is especially instructive in its expositions of the Psalms, the Prophets, and the Gospels.

Author : Msgr. A. Robert Nusca
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 12,82 MB
Release : 2018-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1945125772

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That the Apocalypse of John is a “Revelation of Jesus Christ” (Rev 1:1) is a fact too often overlooked by interpreters of this last book of the Bible. As Msgr. A. Robert Nusca’s The Christ of the Apocalypse: Contemplating the Faces of Jesus in the Book of Revelation proposes, beyond predictions of earthquakes and falling stars, St. John articulates from start to finish a multifaceted and compelling portrait of Jesus Christ. Nusca offers an exegetical reading of selected verses of the Book of Revelation, incorporating rich spiritual and pastoral reflections. The Christ of the Apocalypse above all affirms that St. John’s God- and Christ-centered, symbolic universe offers our contemporary world a spiritual place to stand amid the shifting sands of postmodernity. As Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, writes in his Foreword, “Now, as in the first century, Christians face martyrdom, and those who are not called to die for Christ are called to live for Christ in a world which in many ways rejects the Gospel. More than ever, we need the apocalyptic vision, to have our own vision of reality clarified, and to be strengthened in our evangelical witness.”

Author : Judith Kovacs
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,37 MB
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1405143215

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This ground-breaking commentary on The Revelation to John (the Apocalypse) reveals its far-reaching influence on society and culture, and its impact on the church through the ages. Explores the far-reaching influence of the Apocalypse on society and culture. Shows the book's impact on the Christian church through the ages. Looks at interpretations of the Apocalypse by theologians, ranging from Augustine to late twentieth century liberation theologians. Considers the book's effects on writers, artists, musicians, political figures, visionaries, and others, including Dante, Hildegard of Bingen, Milton, Newton, the English Civil war radicals, Turner, Blake, Handel, and Franz Schmidt. Provides access to material not readily available elsewhere. Will appeal to students and scholars across a wide range of disciplines, as well as to general readers. More information about this series is available from the Blackwell Bible Commentaries website at http://www.bbibcomm.net/

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 13569 pages
File Size : 35,14 MB
Release : 2023-11-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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DAWN OF THE APOCALYPSE gathers the pinnacle of speculative fiction to explore end times across diverse landscapes, from the desolate to the dystopian. It stitches a rich tapestry of literary approaches, ranging from the classic gothic horror of Edgar Allan Poe to the socio-political dystopias envisioned by Ayn Rand and H.G. Wells, and the unique utopian perspective of Edward Bellamy. The anthology thrives on its variety, not just in the cataclysmic events it portrays but also in the myriad ways these events are perceived and interpreted by its characters. Key pieces within this collection stand as milestones in the science fiction genre, framing apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic narratives as lenses through which we critique and comprehend contemporary societal fears. The authors, both pioneers, and craftsmen of their time, come from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, each contributing to the anthology's overarching theme with their unique flavor of apocalypse. These writers are not just storytellers but visionaries who collectively paint a multifaceted picture of humanity at the brink. They belonged to and were influenced by a range of historical, cultural, and literary movements, from the romanticism and transcendentalism of the 19th century to the early 20th century's modernism and the budding science fiction genre. Their combined works offer a historical capsule of societal anxieties and hopes, reflecting on themes of human resilience, the abuse of technology, and the moral dilemmas of progress. DAWN OF THE APOCALYPSE is an essential collection for readers eager to dive into the depths of human imagination faced with its own end. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to traverse the vast landscapes of apocalyptic fiction through the eyes of some of the most influential authors in literary history. This anthology not only serves as an academic goldmine for those studying the evolution of speculative fiction and its impact on society but also provides a timeless reflection on humanity's perennial concerns with its own survival and legacy. Readers are invited to witness the end of worlds not just as an exercise in literary exploration but as a mirror to our collective psyche across generations.

Author : Magnus Ankarsjö
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 12,58 MB
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0786455489

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Over the last ten years the field of Blake studies has profited from new discoveries about Blake's life and work. This book examines the effect that Blake's mother's recently discovered Moravianism has had on our understanding of his poetry, and gives special attention to Moravianism and Swedenborgianism and their relation to his sexual politics. This is accomplished by a close reading of Blake's poetry, which examines in detail the subjects of religion, sex, and the attempted colonization of Africa by a Swedenborgian utopian group.

Author : Dominic Kirkham
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 22,65 MB
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1532661754

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Civilization is often equated with the story of human advancement and progress. Yet it is also the story of human oppression, exploitation, war, and empire. In our own time, modern global civilization has brought us to the brink of planetary destruction. By offering an understanding of our past, this book aims to provide a stimulus to considering a different future. Our Shadowed World considers how we have been brought to this point. It describes how the fragmented and conflicted state of humanity has "progressed" from the earliest city-states to the devastation of world war and holocaust--how civilization has brought its own form of savagery. What beliefs have underlain and motivated human action? How have humans tried to understand their world? Driven by the relentless quest for power, by greed, and by extreme beliefs, the human enterprise today has placed the very idea of civilization under threat, the subject of radical questioning. Despite a new ecological awareness dedicated to saving the planet from civilization's carelessness, and a preoccupation with the nature of apocalyptic thinking, a question mark looms over the very survival of humanity in its present state--a question mark that now overshadows the world.