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The Maya apocalypse and its western roots /

Offers an accessible readable survey of apocalyptic thinking in two civilizations, Western and Maya, driven by a clear and compelling argument. The authors explore why end-of-times anxiety and anticipation is so deeply rooted and persistent in Western civilization.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Restall, Matthew, 1964- (Author), Solari, Amara, 1978- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2022]
Subjects:
Two thousand twelve, A.D.
Maya calendar.
Maya philosophy.
Prophecies.
End of the world.
Millennialism.
Civilization, Western.
Civilization, Medieval.
Description
Summary:Offers an accessible readable survey of apocalyptic thinking in two civilizations, Western and Maya, driven by a clear and compelling argument. The authors explore why end-of-times anxiety and anticipation is so deeply rooted and persistent in Western civilization.
Physical Description:xi, 152 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-144) and index.
ISBN:9781538154977
1538154978
9781538154984
1538154986