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Why Are We Obsessed with the End Times? (#264)
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This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Halstead about his new book “The End of the World as You Know It” which focuses on End Times prophecies and apocalyptic literature. We touched on everything from the psychological drives behind our fascination with the future to the importance of maintaining a questioning mindset in matters of faith.
We kicked things off by acknowledging the trauma and anxiety that can often accompany these teachings, especially for those who grew up in conservative evangelical circles. Matt shared how he was never encouraged to ask critical questions about these topics but rather was expected to simply accept what he was told.
We also got into the history of apocalyptic literature and how it has been interpreted throughout the centuries. Matt pointed out that these texts were originally written from the perspective of oppressed groups, not the privileged empires of the day.
Matt’s Book “The End of the World as You Know It”:
https://www.amazon.com/End-World-You-Know-Really/dp/1683597125
Matt’s Faculty Page:
https://eternity.edu/meet-dr-halsted/
Revelation Lectures by Craig S. Keener:
https://masterlectures.zondervanacademic.com/revelation-craig-s-keener
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