The Bible For Normal People [Bible] Episode 279: Greg Carey - Apocalyptic Imagination in the Bible
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Aug 26, 2024 Greg Carey, an expert on apocalyptic literature, joins the conversation to examine biblical texts that inspire both hope and fear. He traces the evolution of apocalyptic themes from the Old Testament to the New Testament, highlighting their historical context and implications. Carey connects ancient narratives to contemporary issues like political nationalism and economic exploitation. The discussion sheds light on how apocalyptic imagery resonates today, particularly in relation to crises such as COVID-19, prompting fresh interpretations of resurrection and judgment.
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Defining Apocalyptic
- Apocalyptic literature explores ultimate realities, like the end of history and what lies beyond death.
- It features unique ideas such as resurrection, final judgment, a messiah, Satan, demons, and heaven/hell.
Apocalyptic Ideas vs. Apocalypses
- Apocalyptic ideas permeate the New Testament and Second Temple Jewish literature, even beyond specific apocalyptic books.
- These ideas include a Son of Man figure, final judgment, a cosmic battle, resurrection, and a minority of true believers.
Violence in Apocalyptic Literature
- Apocalyptic literature sometimes focuses on an end-times conflict, a cataclysmic event that ends history and starts a new age.
- This theme of a final battle between good and evil isn't unique to Judaism or Christianity.