MY THOUGHTS
The history of the apocalypse is fantastic, insightful and a well-written book. It went in-depth into different walks of life, ethnicity, and religion. Catalin Negru was able to pull out major historical believes of the apocalypse. I wasn't expecting so much from this book but I have learned a lot. While reading, I felt like I was time traveling. Maybe because I don't have a great background in the study of history.
I absolutely loved it when Catalin discussed Islamic eschatology not because I am a Muslim, maybe because I have been making plans to read the Quran in English from the beginning to the end as I did with the Bible. After reading this part of the book, my appetite to read the Quran increased. Also, the Medieval scribe's exaggeration and myth that was used to emphasize the influence of the supernatural forces, God and the devil was another interesting part I read and was pleased with. I have earlier read some very old books about them. With that being said, the history of the Apocalypse broke the situation and events down in a manner that can help the reader understand better.
The history of the apocalypse also made mention of some events that are really touching. Putting myself in such a position made me really uncomfortable. An account was after 1350 when the European culture turned morbid; earth actually experienced hell. This book gives details of things that went down. I got emotional at this point.
This book also went a bit into slavery, which I think every black person like me should have knowledge about. I was shocked when I learned that some "people" in the time of old believed the blacks don't have a soul while some feel we are progenies of Cain. Lols
Another thing I think you will find interesting is the self-destructive apocalypse of the 3rd millennium.
Overall, I love this book. I absolutely recommend it.
Meet the Author
Catalin Negru
I like to read and learn pretty much about anything. In the last decade, I focused mainly on religion, and all my efforts materialized in the book "A History of the Apocalypse."
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37 Comments
OK. I just heard about apocalypse... And you made me feel curious about that too.. Maybe I should add this to my book list. Thanks by the way :)
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DeleteIf you give it a try, make sure you take the second edition. It is cheaper and better (the link above with the shop is for the first edition).
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That totally blew my mind learning that old belief that the blacks don't have a soul! Why in the world any human beings would think that way? Looks like something I would be interested to read!
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DeleteThis article made me curious. I would be getting a copy of that book.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great book, you should try to get it.
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DeleteMake sure you get the second edition (cheaper, shorter and better).
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Seeing your review and recommendation of book I am eager to read the history of apocalypse.
ReplyDeleteLols, please get a copy
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DeleteMake sure you take the second edition.
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Awesome review, the detail about people believing that black people didn't have a soul is shocking.
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DeleteThis seems like a really unique and interesting read. I would never have discovered this by myself. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Rach
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DeleteThanks for the discovery aand I will try to find it in store. Definitively some literrature like that should heal the world.
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DeleteI'm not a fan of history but this sounds interesting, will definitely check it out
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DeleteI always loved reading something from the past.... It gives insight on the Timeline how we got in here and where will we be in the future....looking into destructive 3rd Millennium Apocalypse is very interesting....
ReplyDeleteYou will love this. Trust me
DeleteI am an avid reader but have not heard of this book before. Looks interesting. I enjoy reading about the past...
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DeleteI love reading and currently in the process of finding a good book. this one looks interesting. I will check it out.
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ReplyDeleteI have been waiting for a good book to read. This looks interesting! will look into it!
ReplyDeleteI would like to read this to get a different view of the Apocalypse. I come from a Christian family but I like to discover other sides of religion.
ReplyDeleteI am an avid fan of your reviews and religiously follow your lead. However, with this book, I think I am going to take a pass. Thanks for constantly sharing your review!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting read! Thanks for reviewing the book with me, will have to check it out.
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