Kenneth G. C. Newport

The Sources and Sitz Im Leben of Matthew 23

What were the beliefs of the Branch Davidians? This is the first full scholarly account of their history. Kenneth G. C. Newport argues that, far from being an act of unfathomable religious insanity, the calamitous fire at Waco in 1993 was the culmination of a long theological and historical tradition that goes back many decades. The Branch Davidians under David Koresh were an eschatologically confident community that had long expected that the American government, whom they identified as the Lamb-like Beast of the book of Revelation, would one day arrive to seek to destroy God's remnant people. The end result, the fire, must be seen in this context.

The History and Beliefs of an Apocalyptic Sect

The Branch Davidians of Waco

John Walliss

The Apocalypse or end times are a recurrent theme within contemporary popular culture. 'The End All Around Us' presents a wide-ranging exploration of the influence of the apocalypse within art, literature, music and film. The essays draw on representations of the apocalypse in heavy metal music, science fiction, disaster movies and anime. The book examines key apocalyptic texts, focusing on their relevance to today. It will be invaluable to all those interested in the religious and cultural impact of apocalyptic thought.

Apocalyptic Texts and Popular Culture

The End All Around Us

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Kenneth G C Newport

Examines ways in which the Book of Revelation (the Apocalypse) has been interpreted 1600-1999.

Kenneth G. C. Newport

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