Elaine Pagels examines the Book of Revelation and asks questions about its origin and importance. Who wrote the Book of Revelation, when, and why? What other "books of revelation"--Jewish and Christian--were written at the time but left out of the Bible? What accounts for the enduring appeal of this book during the past 2000 years, and even today? (#15114)

Christianity

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   The Evolution of Religion, Society & Consciousness: Reflections Inspired by Teilhard de Chardin with Ursula King - Burke Lecture
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   To Be Human: Desire, Temptation and Spiritual Struggle: Historical Christian Perspectives on Being Human
3. 

   Point Loma Writers: An Evening with Rachel Held Evans

Religion

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   A Passion for Waiting: Messianism, History and the Jews with Leon Wieseltier
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   The Future of Judaism with Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
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   The Evolution of Religion, Society & Consciousness: Reflections Inspired by Teilhard de Chardin with Ursula King - Burke Lecture