Apocalyptic Movements in Contemporary Politics

This book explores Israeli Religious Zionism and US Christian Zionism by focusing on the Messianic and Millenarian drives at the basis of their political mobilization towards a 'Jewish colonization' of the occupied territories.

Auteur

Carlo Aldrovandi is Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies at the Irish School of Ecumenics, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. His current research interests lie at the interface of religion, international relations, human rights and peace studies.

Contenu

1. Meaning at the End 2. Millenarianism, Messianism and Absolute Politics 3. Jewish Religious Zionism 4. US Christian Zionism 5. Cultural Apocalypse 6. Conclusion: Two Parallel Lines