While some belief systems view life on Earth as cyclical, Christianity sees it as linear, with an ending distinguished by cataclysm, resurrection, and divine judgment. This program maps out the spread of the New Testament concept of apocalypse from the days of Paul through the 20th century and addresses the impact of apocalypticism on history. The genesis of monotheism and attempts by Thomas More and others to envision and even implement utopian societies are presented as well. (44 minutes)

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