The Mayan Apocalypse

The Apocalypse is the end of an age for humanity. Described in John’s Revelation and other sacred texts as the final climax of history. Apocalypticism dates back to the time of Jesus Christ, as he is often portrayed in the gospels as an apocalyptic prophet. The Apocalypse is not only present in Christianity but in other ideologies such as Judaism and Islam. Of course, speculation of a possible apocalypses is rampant in today’s society A few examples are Y2K and the end of the Mayan Calendar in 2012. There are many similarities and differences in how the Abrahamic religions of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism define the apocalypse and what the event means for all of humanity.
The Flood of Noah’s Day (2348 BC) is an example of an apocalyptic
Many of the apocalyptic references in Judaism come from the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible. God’s promises to return the Jewish people to the land of Israel, resurrect the dead, and create a new heaven and earth are a few main tenants of Jewish eschatology. The apocalypse in Judaism is much more about the start of a new period than the end of an old time (Kohler). Bishop T.D. Jakes a spiritual leader in Texas with the mission to help people amend their ways and thereby save their souls with the clear statement: “There will be a bodily resurrection of all the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, and the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment (Collier 7).” The writings of the Jewish apocalypse in the Books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel focus more on what will happen to the Jewish people after the end of days (jewishencyclopedia.com). It is also important to note that Judaism history will repeat itself and all mankind will return to the Garden of Eden
Like Judaism, Islamic eschatology focuses on the resurrection or re-birth aspect of the end of times. There are three major events that will occur during Yawm al-Oiyāmah starting with the destruction of the Kaaba and the pleasant death of all believers (Harun 64). After the resurrection of the dead the righteous and damned will be separated at al-Qiyamah. These major events are all depicted in the Quar’an.
All three Abrahamic Religions previously discussed have many general similarities in regard to eschatology, however the path to salvation and the key to surviving the end of times differs between the three. There are many fans of the End Times theme in popular culture with little idea of the possible magnitude of apocalyptic events. Whether from a flood to a pleasant breeze every major religion has their own idea of the End of Times that is similar yet unique in their own