Characteristics of Apocalyptic
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Revelation of a visionary sort
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Extensive use of symbolism
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Tendency to pessimism re/ human nature
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Cosmic perspective
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World-shaking events
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Triumph of God
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Deterministic – events are set
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Dualistic – struggle between good and evil
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Pseudonymous – claims famous author
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History rewritten as prophecy