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• W47041615 abstract "Apocalyptic thinking is part of the rich heritage of the Christian tradition. Recently, there has been a growing resurgence of interest in imagery and thought. Popular culture has embraced many of the images of an end of the world, and the term apocalyptic is showing up in movies, popular novels, and even as a descriptive adjective in news stories. Along with the popular interest, there has been a resurgence of scholarly research into the question of whether Jesus of Nazareth was an prophet, with excellent arguments on both sides of this issue. (1) This question has a great deal of relevance today, since the conditions are favorable for a movement toward apocalypticism in many Christian churches. Apocalyptic thinking has the potential to lead in a direction that may not be the best option for the future growth and unity of humanity or Christianity. It can increase the divisions between Christians, actively discouraging Christian unity and interfering with interfaith dialogue. In many cases, this type of thinking has led to religious and historical dead ends, times of religious and political turmoil, and to movements that have either died or have had to change dramatically. But, apocalypticism may also hold gifts for the Christian community. Even a brief analysis of the history of the tradition leads to a number of evocative questions: What are the circumstances that lead a community or culture toward thinking? Is there a different and potentially healthier way to respond with faith to the same stimuli? Are there ways to prevent the dualistic thinking that is integral to the extremes of the mindset? Are there certain situations or attributes that lead a group toward thinking? Is apocalypticism a potential choice, or trap, for all Christians? What are the gifts of apocalyptic, and what are its dangers? What implications does all of this have for the Christian churches in the twenty-first century? What is the impact of thinking on Christian interfaith cooperation and on dialogue with non-Christian traditions? What seems to be implicit in the scholarly discussion of whether Jesus was an prophet is an acceptance that thinking was common in both Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity. Jesus was born into a culture and at a time when images and thought were widespread. Thus, whether or not one accepts that Jesus himself was an prophet, evidence exists that this type of thinking was an integral part of the developing Christian tradition. While not a consistent primary emphasis in Christianity, thought shows a periodic resurgence at various points in history and dominates a number of Christian movements. The question of whether Jesus was an prophet and what level of importance this thinking had for him is vital to Christianity today because it has implications for the tradition's core issues of identity and direction, and it has an impact on everything from how Christians image God to the importance they place on social-justice ministries. A community that may be considered apocalyptic is characterized by a number of attributes: a cohesive group that sees itself as the chosen or elect, and others as mistaken or evil; a belief in vindication by God after a destruction of the world and a final judgment; a belief in an afterlife divided into heaven and hell; a belief that the group is living in the end time, a time of tribulation and suffering; and a tendency to see all situations and people in terms of good and evil. Apocalyptic thinking is normally dualistic. (2) Things of the are contrasted with things of the spirit, a dualistic contrast that, in this context, associates the spirit with God and goodness, and makes the flesh synonymous with evil. Adherents to apocalypticism see the world in opposing terms: One belongs either to the righteous or to the wicked; there is no room for compromise. …" @default.
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• W47041615 title "Choosing Fear or Freedom: Apocalyptic Thinking as a Danger and an Invitation for Christians" @default.
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