A Feminist Companion to the Apocalypse of John
A Feminist Companion to the Apocalypse of John

Author: Amy-Jill Levine

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2010-07-05

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 0826466516

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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

Published: 2004-08-27

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1468514105

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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

Published:

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1616436948

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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

Published: 2000-07-20

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 0595004261

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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

Published: 2015-11-03

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1449475205

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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

Published:

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781451404982

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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

Published: 2014-12-18

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1317488865

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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.

Published: 2008-10-29

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 1414327803

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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.