The Oxford Handbook of Millennialism

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Catherine Wessinger (Rev. H. James Yamauchi, S.J. Professor of the History of Religions, Rev. H. James Yamauchi, S.J. Professor of the History of Religions, Loyola University New Orleans)

The Oxford Handbook of Millennialism

Catherine Wessinger (Rev. H. James Yamauchi, S.J. Professor of the History of Religions, Rev. H. James Yamauchi, S.J. Professor of the History of Religions, Loyola University New Orleans)

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English

Oxford University Press
18 August 2016

Religion & beliefs; Religious fundamentalism; Humanist & secular alternatives to religion; Sociology; Psychology

Series: Oxford Handbooks

"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 earthly 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. The Oxford Handbook of Millennialism offers readers an in-depth look at both the theoretical underpinnings of the study of millennialism and its many manifestations across history and cultures.

While 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 violence. The Oxford Handbook of Millennialism 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 the 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 religious studies, sociology, psychology, history, and new religious movements."

Edited by: Catherine Wessinger (Rev. H. James Yamauchi S.J. Professor of the History of Religions Rev. H. James Yamauchi S.J. Professor of the History of Religions Loyola University New Orleans)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 168mm, Spine: 43mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780190611941
ISBN 10: 0190611944
Series: Oxford Handbooks
Pages: 768
Publication Date: 18 August 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Catherine Wessinger is Rev. H. James Yamauchi, S.J., Professor of the History of Religions at Loyola University New Orleans.

Reviews for The Oxford Handbook of Millennialism

From the opening typologies (catastrophic, progressive, avertive, and nativist millenialisms) to each article's robust bibliography, this book by an impressive roster of scholars consistently delivers impeccable scholarship...[T]his hefty tome is an indispensable reference. --CHOICE ...[A]ny scholar of millennialism worth his or her salt should have this on the shelf. --Nova Religio