Nebuchadnezzar's Dream
by Jay Rubenstein
"The Crusades, Apocalyptic Prophecy, and the End of History"
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Nebuchadnezzar's Dream by Jay Rubenstein
Details
War:
Crusades
Perspective:
Researcher
Biography:
No
Region:
Middle East
Page Count:
319
Published Date:
2019
ISBN13:
9780190274207
Summary
Nebuchadnezzar's Dream explores how apocalyptic prophecy shaped the Crusades and medieval Christian understanding of history's end. Jay Rubenstein examines how crusaders interpreted biblical prophecies, particularly from the Book of Daniel, believing their military campaigns were part of God's plan for the world's final days. The book reveals how these apocalyptic expectations influenced crusader behavior, motivations, and their conception of time itself. Rubenstein demonstrates that the Crusades weren't merely political or religious conflicts but were deeply intertwined with medieval beliefs about prophecy and the approaching end of history.
