Archetype of the Apocalypse Divine Vengeance, Terrorism, and the End of the World

by Edinger, Edward F.; Elder, George R.

• ISBN13: 9780812695168
• ISBN10: 081269516X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-22
• Publisher: Open Court

Summary

The collective belief in Armageddon has become more powerful and widespread in the wake of recent terrorist attacks. Edward Edinger looks at the chaos predicted by the Book of Revelation and relates it to current trends including global violence, AIDS, and apocalyptic cults.

Table of Contents

Illustrations	xi
Editor's Preface	xiii
The Grand Final Catastrophe	1	(14)
Archetype	1	(1)
Apocalypse	2	(5)
Introduction to the Book of Revelation	7	(8)
Revelation: Chapters 1, 2, 3	15	(26)
The Vision of the Numinosum	15	(7)
The Seven Stars and Angels of the Seven Churches	22	(5)
The Seven Gifts to the Victorious	27	(7)
The Door, the Thief, and the Key	34	(4)
The Rapture	38	(3)
Revelation: Chapters 4, 5	41	(14)
Heavenly Kingship	41	(2)
The Sea of Glass	43	(2)
The Four Animals or Living Creatures	45	(1)
The Apocalyptic Lamb	46	(2)
The Eye of God	48	(3)
The Power of Sacrifice	51	(4)
Revelation: Chapters 6, 7	55	(22)
The Number Seven	55	(4)
The Four Horsemen	59	(4)
The Vengeance of the Saints	63	(4)
Stars Falling from Heaven	67	(2)
Marked on the Forehead	69	(4)
Robes Washed in the Lamb's Blood	73	(4)
Revelation: Chapters 8, 9, 10	77	(20)
The Incense Altar	77	(4)
Fire Thrown to Earth	81	(1)
Symbolism of One Third	82	(4)
The Abyss Unlocked	86	(3)
Invasion of Locusts	89	(4)
Eating of the Scroll	93	(4)
Revelation: Chapters 11, 12, 13	97	(20)
Measuring the Temple	97	(2)
The Sun-Moon Woman	99	(3)
War in Heaven	102	(6)
The Beasts	108	(4)
The Number	112	(5)
Revelation: Chapters 14, 15, 16	117	(16)
First Fruits	117	(1)
The Eternal Gospel	118	(1)
Eternal Torture	119	(3)
Harvesting	122	(3)
Seven Golden Bowls of Plagues	125	(5)
Frogs	130	(3)
Revelation: Chapters 17, 18	133	(14)
The Whore of Babylon	133	(3)
The Golden Cup	136	(3)
The Wicked City	139	(3)
The ``City'' Archetype	142	(5)
Revelation: Chapters 19, 20	147	(16)
The Last Judgment	147	(4)
Judgment in Greece and Rome	151	(4)
Judgment in Ancient Egypt	155	(3)
The Balance	158	(5)
Revelation: Chapters 21, 22	163	(20)
The New Jerusalem	163	(4)
The Messianic Banquet	167	(2)
Restoration	169	(2)
Final Thoughts	171	(12)
Appendix 1 A Case History of Possession by the Apocalypse Archetype: David Koresh	183	(4)
Appendix 2 The Heaven's Gate Cult	187	(6)
Bibliography	193	(12)
Notes	205	(4)
Permissions	209	(2)
Index	211