Apocalyptic literature : a reader

"The world of apocalyptic literature can be both vast and confusing. To journey successfully through its complexities, it is best to have an experienced tour guide to direct you to the sites most representative of that world. In this way the new traveler can avoid dead ends, skip the fruitless excursions, and instead enjoy the ride. Reddish's introductions to the otherworldly writings of Judaism - including the War Scroll from Qumran and books such as 1 Enoch from the so-called Old Testament Pseudepigrapha - as well as to the apocalyptic documents of Christianity, including the noncanonical apocalypses of Peter, Paul and James, and related works such as the Sibylline Oracles, are simply superb. Those wanting a more informed understanding of these centuries-old writings of hope and despair will not be disappointed."--Jacket Literature Contents Preface Foreword Textual Signs Introduction NOTES Part One. Jewish Apocalyptic Literature Chapter One: Apocalypses That Contain No Otherworldly Journeys Chapter Two: Apocalypses That Contain Otherworldly Journeys Chapter Three: Related Works Part Two. Early Christian Apocalyptic Literature Chapter Four: Apocalypses That Contain No Otherworldly Journeys Chapter Five: Apocalypses That Contain Otherworldly Journeys Chapter Six: Related Works Bibliography