{"product_id":"oxford-handbook-of-millennialism-9780190611941","title":"Oxford Handbook of Millennialism","description":"Christian Dispensationalism, the Taiping Revolution, cargo cults in Oceania, the Baha'i Faith, and the Raelian Movement would seem to have little in common. What they share, however, is a millennial orientation--the audacious human hope for a collective salvation, which may be heavenly or\u003cbr\u003eearthly or both. Although many religions feature a belief in personal salvation, millennial faiths are characterized by the expectation that salvation will be accomplished for an entire group by a superhuman agent, with or without human collaboration. \u003cem\u003eThe Oxford Handbook of Millennialism\u003c\/em\u003e offers\u003cbr\u003ereaders an in-depth look at both the theoretical underpinnings of the study of millennialism and its many manifestations across history and cultures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile the term millennialism is drawn from Christianity, it is a category that is used to study religious expressions in diverse cultures, religious traditions, and historical periods. Sometimes, millennial expectations are expressed in peaceful ways. Other times, millennialists become involved in\u003cbr\u003eviolence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Oxford Handbook of Millennialism\u003c\/em\u003e begins with a section that examines four primary types of millennialism. Chapters in the next section examine key issues such as charismatic leadership, use of scripture, prophetic failure, gender roles, children, tension with society, and violence. The rest of\u003cbr\u003ethe book explores millennialism in a wide variety of places and times, from ancient Near Eastern movements to contemporary apocalyptic and new age movements, including the roles played by millennialism in national and international conflicts. This handbook will be a valuable resource for scholars of\u003cbr\u003ereligious studies, sociology, psychology, history, and new religious movements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Catherine Wessinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 768\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 6.60w x 1.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780190611941\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatherine Wessinger \u003c\/strong\u003eis Rev. H. James Yamauchi, S.J., Professor of the History of Religions at Loyola University New Orleans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39929206112371,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_51b5b804-7b61-4263-a6be-4e003b8d24c3.jpg?v=1647611334","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/oxford-handbook-of-millennialism-9780190611941","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}