Archetype of the Apocalypse Divine Vengeance,

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.

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

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

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