
694 Apocalyptic Literature (with Dorian Lynskey) | My Last Book with Charles Baxter
The History of Literature
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Exploring the Origins of Apocalyptic Thought in Literature
This chapter delves into the beginnings of apocalyptic literature, highlighting the impact of ancient Zoroastrian beliefs on concepts of linear time. It examines how these ideas shaped Judeo-Christian thought while contrasting them with perspectives from other cultures that lack an apocalyptic framework.
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