Apocalyptic Patterns in Twentieth-Century Fiction

Exploring the innovative influence of the Book of Revelation on twentieth-century fiction, David J. Leigh delves into the philosophical, political, and theological dilemmas posed by apocalyptic themes in works by writers like C. S. Lewis and Thomas Pynchon. He interrogates whether Christian eschatology promotes destructive "last battles" between good and evil. Analyzing twenty modern and postmodern novels through seven eschatological patterns, Leigh highlights spiritual possibilities and critiques social movements, bridging literature with contemporary theology and philosophy.