Description: Explains why apocalyptic thought, despite often being dismissed as bizarre, has persistent appeal in political life.
Brief description: Ben Jones is the Assistant Director of Penn State's Rock Ethics Institute and has a Ph.D. in political science from Yale University. His research has appeared in the Journal of Applied Philosophy, European Journal of Political Theory, Political Research Quarterly, and other venues, including popular outlets like The Washington Post.
Review Quotes: '... a convincing, concise, and source-based account of the apocalyptic hopes for a future Fifth Monarchy of Christ, which was to replace all other kingdoms.' Matthias Riedl, The Review of Politics