Apocalyptic Literature

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course will begin with a general introduction to apocalypse as a unique literary genre and will examine some of the problems of reading and interpreting apocalyptic writings in the light of their ancient contexts. This will be followed by an analysis of selected biblical and extra-biblical apocalyptic texts. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and REL-2010_3.