What did ancient Jews and Christian see and know when they “saw” God or heavenly realms? Or when they toured hell or the infernal regions? This course examines the ancient imagination by treating the major elements of the apocalyptic literary corpus and accompanying visionary experiences in ancient Judaism and Christianity. Contemporary theories on the function and origin of apocalyptic literature inform our readings.
What did ancient Jews and Christian see and know when they “saw” God or heavenly realms? Or when they toured hell or the infernal regions? This course examines the ancient imagination by treating the major elements of the apocalyptic literary corpus and accompanying visionary experiences in ancient Judaism and Christianity. Contemporary theories on the function and origin of apocalyptic literature inform our readings.
