Imagining the Apocalypse | Lecture by scholar of religion Seth Bledsoe

The apocalypse, doomsday or Armageddon: the end of times has many names and faces. Whether it are world-ending natural disasters or earth-scattering wars between the forces of good and evil, the apocalypse is a recurring theme in various religions, and prominently features in many books, films and video games. Why is the idea of the end of times so engrained in human societies? Come and listen to scholar of religion Seth Bledsoe who offers an overview of our understanding of the apocalypse from past to present. Tuesday 11 February 2020 | 20.00 - 21.30 hrs | LUX, Mariënburg 38-39, Nijmegen Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/terugblik/terugblik-2020/terugblik-2020/20-02-11-imagining-the-apocalypse-lecture-by/ Or watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn_IFu5h35Q Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel. Radboud Reflects Organizes in-depth lectures about philosophy, religion, ethics, society and culture. www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Wil je op de hoogte blijven van onze activiteiten? Schrijf je dan in voor de tweewekelijkse nieuwsbrief: https://www.ru.nl/rr/nieuwsbrief Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter:https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/nieuwsbrief/subscribe-to-newsletter/