Encyclopedia of Prophecy

(Hardback)

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The desire to see into the future is one of the most universal of human traits. This encyclopedia brings together reliable information on the topic and includes: more than 100 entries; illustrations, bibliography and a general index; a discussion of the role of prophecy in world history, religion, folklore and literature; and a look at astrology, the use of prophecy to promote political agendas, the classics of science fiction and the widespread folk belief in the return of many heroes, most notably King Arthur.

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"The eminently readable text can be perused at leisure or easily used to locate points of interest ... Ashe handles the material expertly, giving historical context where necessary ... The global perspective makes this a timely and lasting title for public libraries." - Library Journal "Entries are comprehensive, clearly written, entertaining, appropriate for young readers, well indexed, and often include a brief list of further readings." - Choice

Author Bio

Geoffrey Ashe is a well-known scholar based in Glastonbury, England.