{"product_id":"a-doomsday-reader-prophets-predictors-and-hucksters-of-salvation-paperback","title":"A Doomsday Reader: Prophets, Predictors, and Hucksters of Salvation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTed Daniels\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA collection of pronouncements, edicts, and scriptures predicting the apocalypse\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe approach of the year 2000 has made the study of apocalyptic movements trendy. But groups anticipating the end of the world will continue to predict Armageddon even after the calendar clicks to triple 0s. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Doomsday Reader \u003c\/b\u003ebrings together pronouncements, edicts, and scriptures written by prominent apocalyptic movements from a wide range of traditions and ideologies to offer an exceptional look into their belief systems.\u003cbr\u003e Focused on attaining paradise, millenarianism often anticipates great, cosmic change. While most think of religious belief as motivating such fervor, Daniels' comparative approach encompasses secular movements such as environmentalism and the Montana Freemen, and argues that such groups are often more political than religious in nature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book includes documents from groups such as the Branch Davidians, the Order of the Solar Temple, Heaven's Gate, and white supremacists. Each document is preceded by a substantive introduction placing the movement and its beliefs in context. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This important overview of contemporary politics of the End will remain a valuable resource long after the year 2000 has come and gone.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.97 x 6.03 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52732944974131,"sku":"9780814719091","price":73.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/kBUNyGiuQ9780814719091_a8cbebf8-acd2-4e13-a562-b729fbb06417.webp?v=1763913494","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/a-doomsday-reader-prophets-predictors-and-hucksters-of-salvation-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}