Jessica Tinklenberg deVega – författare

What does the Bible actually say about the apocalypse? Every time we turn around someone is predicting the end of the world. Whether it's the Maya calendar, predictions from modern religious sects, or someone armed with a computer program and a Bible, we constantly face cries of cataclysm that keep turning out to be false.This book takes an engaging look at what the Bible says about prophecy and examines instances of people predicting an end of the world that didn't come to pass. It's here to help you understand:The history and sources of apocalyptic literature.Specific examples and explanations of ancient apocalyptic texts, both from Scripture (Revelation, Daniel) and non-biblical (the book of Enoch).Why these primary texts are so frequently misinterpreted and how we should think about them now.Tips for wading through contemporary predictions about the end of the world. Guesses, Goofs and Prophetic Failures will help you see through the media hype and false prophecies of apocalypse so that you know how to respond the next time someone cries wolf. Perfect for anyone of faith who’s heard—and been confused by—conflicting stories about the end of the world and its details.

Many young people fear that if they ask the wrong question about a religion or belief system, they'll be seen as insensitive or unintelligent...But to Jessica deVega—a high school religion teacher and a professor of religion—there are no bad questions, and nothing is too taboo to ask. All You Want to Know But Didn't Think You Could Ask clarifies the founding, history, practices, and beliefs of forty groups—from Islam, Shamanism, and Mormonism, to atheism, vampirism, and astrology.Here is everything teens and young adults need to know about world religions and philosophies in one place. Each chapter puts the group in context and explains how the religion is similar to or different from Christianity. No other book covers such a wide range of topics in as direct and gentle a manner.This book is perfect for you if you've ever:Heard puzzling statements or had questions about any belief system.Met someone of another religion for the very first time and wondered what that person believes or how to speak to her respectfully while holding true to your own faith.Worried that you hold misconceptions or stereotypes about other religious beliefs.Want to understand you own faith better by looking at what other people believe and why. Features include:Charts and tables for easy comparison of different religious beliefs and practices.Coverage of world religions, new religions, and religions in popular culture.Overviews of the founding, history, and typical followers of each religion.Written for classroom or individual study.