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The Symbolism of Revelations: Exploring Eschatology Across Cultures

Delve into eschatology, the study of End Days, by comparing symbolic visions from different cultures with St. John's Revelation. Discover common elements in Norse, Hopi, Egyptian, Hebrew, Islamic, and Mayan beliefs.

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The Symbolism of Revelations: Exploring Eschatology Across Cultures

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  1. March 12, 2019Freshman Lit SeminarMr. Cabat Aim: “I am alpha and omega, beginning and end, the first and the last:” The Book of Revelations – Part II

  2. The Last Judgment by Michelangelo

  3. The Symbolism of Revelations • The Lamb • The 144,000 Saved • The Seven Seals • The Four Horsemen • The Number of the Beast • The Seven Vials • Armageddon • The Whore of Babylon • The Final Battle • The New Jerusalem

  4. Today’s Word, Kids, Is Eschatology • Eschatology is the branch of philosophy that deals with the End of Days and the conclusion of the universe • Now that we have seen the Christian vision of the End of Days, let’s take a look at how other cultured viewed this idea • In your groups, research the eschatalogical ideas of the following cultures. Compare and contrast these visions with the vision of St. John the Divine in Revelations

  5. Norse Mythology: Ragnarok(a.k.a. Gotterdamerung)

  6. The Hopi: The Fifth World

  7. The Aborigines: Black Rain

  8. The Egyptians: The Serpent Holder

  9. The Hebrews: Moshiach and 6000 Years

  10. Islam: Qiyamah

  11. The Mayans: 12/21/12

  12. Exit Question What elements do these eschatological tales have in common?

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