Understanding apocalyptic terrorism: countering the radical mindset
In: Political violence
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of abbreviations -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- PART I Roots of the apocalyptic worldview -- 1 The original Book of Revelation -- 2 By this sign you will conquer: transformations of the Book of Revelation -- PART II The apocalyptic formula and terrorism -- 3 How not to make a terrorist: peaceful vs. radical apocalypticism -- 4 "One who swims in the sea does not fear rain": Al Qaeda and Sunni radical apocalypticism -- 5 The case of the self- declared "Islamic State": ISIS/ISIL -- 6 "The Lord God is a Man of War": Christian Identity teaching and radical apocalyptic terrorism -- 7 The humanpox versus green fire: eco-terrorists and eco-activists -- 8 Bringing Armageddon: Aum Shinrikyo -- PART III Conclusion -- 9 Creating peace in an apocalyptic moment -- Index.