The Scarlet Woman and the Red Hand : Evangelical Apocalyptic Belief in the Northern Ireland Troubles

Searle, Joshua T.

Lutterworth Press（2014/11発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 274 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780718893729
• DDC分類 261.7

Full Description

A study of the impact of apocalyptic eschatology on Northern Irish evangelicals during the 'Troubles', and the relevance of fundamentalism to global conflicts.

A comprehensive description of how evangelicals in Northern Ireland interpreted the 'Troubles' (1966-2007) in the light of biblical wisdom. The rich and diverse landscape of Northern Irish evangelicalism during the 'Troubles' is ideally suited to this study of both the light and dark sides of apocalyptic eschatology. Searle demonstrates how the notion of apocalypse influenced evangelical and fundamentalist interpretations of the turbulent events that characterized this dark yet fascinating period in the history of Northern Ireland. The Scarlet Woman and the Red Hand uses this case study to offer a timely reflection on some of the most pressing issues in contemporary negotiations between culture and religion.

Given the current resurgence of religious fundamentalism in the wake of 9/11, together with popular conceptions of a 'clash of civilizations' and the so-called War on Terror, this book is not only an engaging academic study; it also resonates with some of the defining cultural issues of our time.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction

1. Religion and Apocalyptic in Northern Ireland
2. Texts, Contexts, and Cultures
3. Apocalyptic Fear: "In the last days perilous times shall come"
4. Apocalyptic Hope: "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth"
5. Apocalyptic Dualism: "Because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth"

Conclusion
Bibliography