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Omens of the Millennium: The Gnosis of Angels, Dreams & Resurrection

In this impassioned, erudite, and provocative work, Harold Bloom, bestselling author and America's foremost literary and cultural critic, examines society's "New Age" obsessions: angels, prophetic dreams, and near-death experiences. Omens of Millenniumtraces these cultural phenomena from their ancient and traditional origins to their present-day, millennial manifestations. In addition, it is a personal account of Bloom's Gnosticism. Certain to educate, challenge, and entertain, Omens of Millenniumis as fascinating as it is timely.

Setting
1990sUSA
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 272 pages

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