The Apocalypse and the Shape of Things to Come

by Frances Carey

The end of the second millenium is an appropriate moment to evaluate the legacy of one of the most vivid and controversial writings in the Christian canon, the Book of Revelation. The idea of an apocalypse that was both destructive and redemptive provided a rich vein of visual and literary imagery that remains a force in contemporary culture. This book examines the tradition as represented by illuminated manuscripts, books, prints, and drawings...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802083250
• ISBN13: 9780802083258
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.7" x 10.9"