FROM REVELATION TO CATASTROPHE: THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE TERM “APOCALYPSE”
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19936468
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apocalypse, revelation, catastrophe, apocalyptic literature, biblical genre, etymology, literary criticismAnnotasiya
The term “apocalypse” is commonly associated with catastrophe and destruction, though its original meaning refers to revelation. This article examines the transformation of the Greek term apokalypsis from “unveiling” to “end of the world” through etymological, textual, and historical analysis. Drawing on key scholars such as John J. Collins, David E. Aune, Lorenzo DiTommaso, and David Hellholm, it shows how literary, theological, and cultural factors shaped this shift. The study concludes that restoring the original revelatory meaning offers a more accurate understanding of apocalyptic thought in both historical and modern contexts.
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