A Feminist Companion to the Apocalypse of John

A Feminist Companion to the Apocalypse of John
Author: Amy-Jill Levine
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2010-07-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0826466516

An examination of New Testament Apocalyptic literature through the categories of post-colonial thought, deconstruction, ethics, Roman social discourse, masculinisation, virginity, and violence.

The Apocalypse

The Apocalypse
Author: Barry Barnett Keith
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2004-08-27
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1468514105

A sequel to The Waiter (2000), The Apocalypse explores a time twenty years later in the life of Barnett Gary when millions of Blacks have perished from gun violence and AIDS, with the remaining numbers left to live on reservations scattered about the Washington D.C. area. When terrorist acts reduce an already desolate land to cringing in fear, the restaurant business that Gary has known and worked his whole life in is left in ruins for the lack of patrons. With his self-respect destroyed by the lack of ability to provide for his wife and son, Gary turns to Sylvia, a girl half his age who makes him feel wanted. Gary and Sylvia begin an affair that brings about devastating consequences for the both of them.

Apocalypse Then and Now

Apocalypse Then and Now
Author: Roland J. Faley
Publisher: Paulist Press
Total Pages: 226
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1616436948

Both commentary on, and pastoral companion to, the Book of Revelation, this work points up the book's relevance in our time.

Apocalypse South

Apocalypse South
Author: Kyle Watson
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2000-07-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595004261

When his family disappears, Dakota Cross begins to search for answers that will leave him wondering if he is dealing with mysteries of the apocalypse and supernatural forces or a planned conspiracy. His search for answers leads to a riveting chase by a brutal Federal Marshall, who is relentless in his pursuit. But why does Dakota receive a visit from a CIA agent? And why is the Marshall hunting him? With society drastically changing since his family抯 disappearance, Dakota finds what he believes is the truth behind the mystery. [Author bio]Kyle Watson抯 interest in apocalyptic events has lead him to research the writings of experts in the fields of Biblical prophecy, supernatural phenomenon, and scientific explanations. He is currently working on his next novel, a suspense thriller.

Zits Apocalypse

Zits Apocalypse
Author: Jerry Scott
Publisher: Andrews Mcmeel+ORM
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2015-11-03
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1449475205

Teenagers are a lot like zombies--slow-moving, difficult to communicate with, and always, always hungry. Luckily, Zits Apocalypse is here to shed some light on the ups, downs, and in-betweens of parenting teens. Join the Duncan family--Connie, Walt, and Jeremy--as they grapple with modern technology, confront an endless sea of dirty laundry, and learn to bridge the cultural divide between parents and teenagers. Zits Apocalypse offers a light-hearted yet insightful look at the multifaceted lives of modern teens and their families, complemented with annotations from the creators. From financial trouble to the perils of young love, this collection broaches relevant and familiar topics with with, wit, humor, and affection.

God and Power

God and Power
Author: Catherine Keller
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 204
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781451404982

Keller traces America's response to the current national, international, and religious situation to the deeply fraught legacy of Christian apocalypticism. After diving deeply into the multiple and conflicting political and religious meanings of the Book of Revelation, she proposes a counter-apocalypse, an anti-imperial political theology of love.

Gender and Apocalyptic Desire

Gender and Apocalyptic Desire
Author: Brenda E. Brasher
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2014-12-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1317488865

The female body has been an object of oppression and control throughout history. 'Gender and Apocalyptic Desire' exposes the often-hidden links between the struggles of women and the conflict of good versus evil. The essays examine the collisions between feminist and apocalyptic thought, the ways in which apocalyptic belief functions as bodily discipline and cultural practice, and how some currents of apocalyptic desire can enable women's equality. A wide range of issues are examined, from anti-abortion terrorism to the stigmata of Christ and visions of Mary.

Apocalypse Unleashed

Apocalypse Unleashed
Author: Mel Odom
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2008-10-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1414327803

In this a much-anticipated conclusion to the Apocalypse series, First Sergeant “Goose” Gander of the United States Army Rangers is in over his head, and he knows it. Trapped by the Rapture in the carnage of Middle Eastern war, far from his wife and kid back home, he’s living every day on the edge, afraid each moment might be his last, terrified that he’ll never see the people he loves again. The war on the Syrian/Turkish border is heating up, and the opposition armies and the local warlords are skirmishing for power in a no-man’s land filled with innocent victims that Goose hopes to protect. Goose soon discovers elements within his own forces, fearful of his leadership, are determined to bring him down. With everybody gunning for him, Goose is going to need a miracle to pull off his mission. Even as he struggles to believe in the God of miracles, Goose is about to discover the power of redemption and the bulwark of pure faith. And as the Hand of God closes over him and he accepts salvation, Goose Gander will finally find the peace he seeks, even as the war-torn land around him explodes in violence.