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On myth and history in prophetic and apocalyptic eschatology

On myth and history in prophetic and apocalyptic eschatology <jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>It is usually stated that prophetic eschatology is more historically oriented, while apocalyptic eschatology is mythically oriented. This essay proposes that prophetic eschatology should be understood as a history understood mythically, whereas apocalyptic eschatology is a myth understood historically.</jats:p> </jats:sec> http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Vetus Testamentum Brill

On myth and history in prophetic and apocalyptic eschatology

Vetus Testamentum , Volume 55 (3): 412 – Jan 1, 2005
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Brill
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© 2005 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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0042-4935
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1568-5330
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10.1163/1568533054359814
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<jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>It is usually stated that prophetic eschatology is more historically oriented, while apocalyptic eschatology is mythically oriented. This essay proposes that prophetic eschatology should be understood as a history understood mythically, whereas apocalyptic eschatology is a myth understood historically.</jats:p> </jats:sec>

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Vetus Testamentum – Brill

Published: Jan 1, 2005

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