Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman The Coming Apocalypse! Jewish and Christian Views of the End of the World
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Dec 13, 2022 AI Snips
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Origins of Apocalypticism
- Apocalypticism arose in ancient Judaism about 200 years before Jesus as a belief that evil forces control the world but God will soon destroy them and establish a utopian kingdom.
- The term comes from Greek meaning "revelation," describing divine disclosures about this imminent transformation.
Apocalypticism's Shift in Suffering Narrative
- Apocalypticism reinterpreted Jewish suffering as caused by supernatural evil powers, not God's punishment.
- It introduced the devil and demons, depicting an ongoing cosmic battle where God will ultimately triumph.
Daniel's Role in Apocalypticism
- The Book of Daniel, written in the 2nd century BCE, uses symbolic visions to predict historical kingdoms and an imminent divine kingdom.
- The text uses pseudonymous authorship and predictive reinterpretation to encourage hope during persecution.