Download or read book Apocalypticism in the Western Tradition written by Bernard McGinn and published by Variorum Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work on how apocalypticism in medieval times was viewed in terms of the Western tradition, covers symbols connected with the idea of the apocalypse, Teste David cum Sibylla, papal power and significance, Joachim of Fiore, the role of Bernard of Clairvaux and other matters.