Apocalyptic Literature Zac LeVeque, Ken Ewert & David Cieplewski

What is Apocalyptic Literature? Apocalyptic literature is a literary genre that foretells the events that will transpire at the end of the world. Largely defined by the Book of Revelation in the New Testament, which is the oldest document actually claiming the title apocalypse or revelation. In the Old Testament, the book of Daniel is classified as apocalyptic literature and is unique in many ways. Characteristics of Intertestamental Apocalyptic Literature Intertestamental apocalyptic literature displays different characteristics than biblical apocalyptic literature. The intertestamental apocalyptic books always contain some type of vision. Sometimes angels or demons would represent the spiritual world, and...