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Eschatology: From John’s Apocalypse to Millennialism, Exploring the History of the End of Days
Prof. David Zachariah Flanagin, Ph.D.4.5
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"Thy kingdom come." Christians frequently recite these words. But what is God's kingdom?
This question has fascinated the faithful for more than two millennia. Throughout history we have pondered our ultimate salvation and the "end times," from St. Paul's eschatological epistles to modern best sellers like the Left Behind series.
Now, this brilliant course introduces you to that history and practice of eschatology, or the study of the final events in history. With award-winning Catholic professor David Zachariah Flanagin as your guide, you will discover renewed hope as you learn about salvation.
You will begin by exploring Jewish beliefs and apocalyptic literature about God's redemption of the world. Next you will turn to the life and ministry of Jesus and the early church, which adapted those eschatological ideas to herald Jesus as the Messiah sent to inaugurate God's kingdom on earth.
You will then address the legacy of biblical hope in Christian history.
How should you interpret the apocalyptic images of the Bible: as literal descriptions or symbols? This question has led to contemporary end-times speculation, which has deep cultural implications in Western culture. Eschatology is thus as important as it is fascinating. To study this topic is to learn what it means to be a Christian—a believer filled with hope in the life of the world to come.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a PDF study guide.
This question has fascinated the faithful for more than two millennia. Throughout history we have pondered our ultimate salvation and the "end times," from St. Paul's eschatological epistles to modern best sellers like the Left Behind series.
Now, this brilliant course introduces you to that history and practice of eschatology, or the study of the final events in history. With award-winning Catholic professor David Zachariah Flanagin as your guide, you will discover renewed hope as you learn about salvation.
You will begin by exploring Jewish beliefs and apocalyptic literature about God's redemption of the world. Next you will turn to the life and ministry of Jesus and the early church, which adapted those eschatological ideas to herald Jesus as the Messiah sent to inaugurate God's kingdom on earth.
You will then address the legacy of biblical hope in Christian history.
How should you interpret the apocalyptic images of the Bible: as literal descriptions or symbols? This question has led to contemporary end-times speculation, which has deep cultural implications in Western culture. Eschatology is thus as important as it is fascinating. To study this topic is to learn what it means to be a Christian—a believer filled with hope in the life of the world to come.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a PDF study guide.
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"Zach Flanagin has all the gifts that one could desire in a presenter. We can see this for ourselves in his DVD series on "The Historical Jesus." He is engaging, articulate, exceptionally well informed, and yes, even possesses youthful good looks and charm. He's not to be missed."
Gerald Christianson Emeritus Professor of Church History Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary
"Professor Zach Flanagin is, without question, one of the most inspiring teachers I know. Possessing remarkably wide-ranging scholarly expertise-in medieval Christian history and in the history of biblical interpretation-he is a tremendously effective communicator, singularly adept at explaining and illuminating the implications of complex historical and theological issues."
Michael Barram, Ph.D., Professor of Theology & Religious Studies, Saint Mary's College of