Apocalypse of Pseudo-Athanasius
The Apocalypse of Pseudo-Athanasius is an apocalyptic
Narrative overview
The sermon is addressed to the monks and clergy of
MS New York, Morgan Library & Museum – M 602
Written in Coptic and dated to the ninth century, MS New York, Morgan Library & Museum – M 602 is the oldest and most complete manuscript.[3] The Apocalypse consists of fifty-one pages of fols 51v-76v; Muslims and their rule over Egypt are only present in 68v-73v.[1] Additionally, there are two passages but were inserted later pertaining to Michael.[2] Despite the damage of the codex which has created many intervals, the manuscript serves as the basis for all editions.[3]
Authorship
Though the text is attributed to
Eschatology
Alluding much to biblical texts and using apocalyptic eschatology, the author interprets the direction of history; and similarly corresponding with the four beast of the apocalypse from
Citations
- ^ a b c d Thomas, Roggema & Sala 2009, p. 275.
- ^ a b Thomas, Roggema & Sala 2009, p. 276.
- ^ a b Thomas, Roggema & Sala 2009, p. 277.
- ^ Thomas, Roggema & Sala 2009, p. 274.
- ^ Matheou, Kampianaki & Bondioli 2016, p. 253.
Bibliography
- Matheou, Nicholas S.M.; Kampianaki, Theofili; Bondioli, Lorenzo M. (2016). From Constantinople to the Frontier: The City and the Cities. BRILL. ISBN 9789004307742.
- Thomas, David Richard; Roggema, Barbara; Sala, Juan Pedro Monferrer (2009). Christian-Muslim Relations: A Bibliographical History (600-900). BRILL. ISBN 9789004169753.