Apocalypse (disambiguation)
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Apocalypse
is the Greek for revelation. It may refer to:
Apocalypse
An Apocalypse is a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e. the veil to be lifted. The Apocalypse of John is the Book of Revelation, the last book of the New Testament...
is the Greek for revelation. It may refer to:
Literature
- Apocalyptic literatureApocalyptic literatureApocalyptic literature is a genre of prophetical writing that developed in post-Exilic Jewish culture and was popular among millennialist early Christians....
- Book of RevelationBook of RevelationThe Book of Revelation is the final book of the New Testament. The title came into usage from the first word of the book in Koine Greek: apokalupsis, meaning "unveiling" or "revelation"...
or Apocalypse of John, from the New Testament - Apocalypse of PeterApocalypse of PeterThe recovered Apocalypse of Peter or Revelation of Peter is an example of a simple, popular early Christian text of the 2nd century; it is an example of Apocalyptic literature with Hellenistic overtones. The text is extant in two incomplete versions of a lost Greek original, one Koine Greek, and an...
- Apocalypse of PaulApocalypse of PaulThe Apocalypse of Paul is a 4th-century text of the New Testament apocrypha. There is an Ethiopic version of the Apocalypse which features the Virgin Mary in the place of Paul the Apostle, as the receiver of the vision, known as the Apocalypse of the Virgin...
- Apocalypse of ThomasApocalypse of ThomasThe Apocalypse of Thomas is a work from the New Testament apocrypha, apparently composed originally in Latin.The vision concerns the end of the world, and appears to be a rendering of the Apocalypse of John, though written in a somewhat less enigmatic or mystical manner.There are two known...
- Apocalypse of StephenApocalypse of StephenThe Apocalypse of Stephen is one of the New Testament apocrypha's texts. The Stephen in question is one of the Seven Deacons to the Apostles.The text describes a conflict at the very beginnings of Christianity about the nature of Jesus of Nazareth...
- Apocalypse of ElijahApocalypse of ElijahThe Apocalypse of Elijah is an anonymous apocryphal work presenting itself as a revelation given by an angel. Two versions are known today, a Coptic Christian fragmentary version and a Hebrew Jewish version...
- Apocalypse of ZephaniahApocalypse of ZephaniahThe Apocalypse of Zephaniah is an ancient pseudepigraphic text attributed to the Biblical Zephaniah and so associated with the Old Testament, but not regarded as scripture by Jews or any Christian group. It was rediscovered and published at the end of 19th century...
- Apocalypse of AbrahamApocalypse of AbrahamThe Apocalypse of Abraham is a pseudepigraphic work based on the Old Testament. Probably composed between about 70–150 AD, it is of Jewish origin and is usually considered to be part of the Apocalyptic literature...
- Book of Revelation
- ApocalypticismApocalypticismApocalypticism is the religious belief that there will be an apocalypse, a term which originally referred to a revelation of God's will, but now usually refers to belief that the world will come to an end time very soon, even within one's own lifetime...
: a worldview found in both religious and secular settings - Apocalypse (1931), a commentary on the book of Revelation by D. H. LawrenceD. H. LawrenceDavid Herbert Richards Lawrence was an English novelist, poet, playwright, essayist, literary critic and painter who published as D. H. Lawrence. His collected works represent an extended reflection upon the dehumanising effects of modernity and industrialisation...
- The term Little Apocalypse refers to Jesus' Olivet discourseOlivet discourseThe Olivet discourse or Olivet prophecy is a biblical passage found in the Synoptic Gospels of Mark 13, Matthew 24, Luke 21. It is known as the "Little Apocalypse" because it includes Jesus' descriptions of the end times, the use of apocalyptic language, and Jesus' warning to his followers that...
- The term Isaiah (Isaiah's or Isaian) Apocalypse refers to Book of IsaiahBook of IsaiahThe Book of Isaiah is the first of the Latter Prophets in the Hebrew Bible, preceding the books of Ezekiel, Jeremiah and the Book of the Twelve...
chapters 24-27 - Apocalypse (novel)Apocalypse (novel)Apocalypse is a young adult novel written by British author Tim Bowler. It was originally released in 2004 in the UK. The book deals with teenage Kit trying to find his parents after a storm blows them onto an island in which the local community is hostile and a mysterious man who resembles him in...
, a 2004 young adult book written by Tim Bowler - Apocalypses (two novellas), by R. A. LaffertyR. A. LaffertyRaphael Aloysius Lafferty was an American science fiction and fantasy writer known for his original use of language, metaphor, and narrative structure, as well as for his etymological wit...
Film & Television
- Apocalypse (film series)Apocalypse (film series)Apocalypse is a franchise of films that were produced by the makers of Left Behind: The Movie, and released by Cloud Ten Pictures, that involves the events that take place during the great tribulation period after the Biblical Rapture...
, 1998 film by Cloud Ten Pictures - Resident Evil: ApocalypseResident Evil: ApocalypseResident Evil: Apocalypse is a Canadian-British 2004 science fiction action horror film directed by Alexander Witt, from a screenplay written by producer Paul W.S. Anderson...
, 2004 film by Alexander Witt - The League of Gentlemen's ApocalypseThe League of Gentlemen's ApocalypseThe League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse is a feature film spin-off of the popular British television comedy series The League of Gentlemen. Starring Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, the film was written by the cast with Jeremy Dyson, and directed by Steve Bendelack...
, 2005 film adapted from The League Of Gentlemen - ApocalyptoApocalyptoApocalypto is a 2006 American epic action-adventure film directed by Mel Gibson. Set in Yucatan, Mexico, during the declining period of the Maya civilization, Apocalypto depicts the journey of a Mesoamerican tribesman who must escape human sacrifice and rescue his family after the capture and...
, 2006 film by Mel Gibson - The Apocalypse (film)The Apocalypse (film)The Apocalypse is a 2007 American disaster film produced by The Asylum and released via its Faith Films label. It has heavy similarity to the 1998 film, Armageddon, however the storyline is drastically different, a reoccurring theme of some The Asylum's mockbusters.-Plot:The film takes place in the...
, 2007 film by The Asylum - "Apocalypse" (Bottom episode)Apocalypse (Bottom episode)"Apocalypse" is the fourth episode of the first series of British sitcom Bottom. It was first broadcast on Tuesday 8 October 1991.-Synopsis:...
, 1991 British sitcom episode - 10.5: Apocalypse10.5: Apocalypse10.5: Apocalypse is a 2006 television miniseries written and directed by John Lafia. A sequel to 2004's 10.5, the film follows a series of catastrophic seismic disasters .-Plot:...
, 2006 NBC miniseries - Apocalypse: The Second World WarApocalypse: The Second World WarApocalypse: The Second World War is a six-part French documentary by Daniel Costelle and Isabelle Clarke about the Second World War...
, 2009 National Geographic Channel documentary - Superman/Batman: ApocalypseSuperman/Batman: ApocalypseSuperman/Batman: Apocalypse is a 2010 direct-to-video animated film based on the Superman/Batman comic storyline "The Supergirl from Krypton" and is a sequel to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. The art style is partly based on that of Michael Turner, who penciled the Superman/Batman comic book arc...
, 2010 direct-to-video animated film
Music
- Apocalypse (band)Apocalypse (band)Apocalypse is a progressive rock band from Brazil that plays symphonic rock with strong electronic keyboard orientation. Many influences can be noticed among their discography, but Genesis, Yes, ELP, Pink Floyd, Rush and Marillion are the most present....
, a progressive rock band from Brazil - Apocalypse (Mahavishnu Orchestra album), 1974
- Apocalypse (Apocalypse album)Apocalypse (Apocalypse album)Apocalypse was founded by Eloy Fritsch and friends in order to participate in a student festival in 1983, and after some changes in the lineup, the progressive rock band Apocalypse offered the first work, full of energy. The trio of musicians signed with Acit Records in 1990 and traveled to Porto...
- Apocalypse (Bill Callahan album)Apocalypse (Bill Callahan album)Apocalypse is an album released on April 5, 2011 by Bill Callahan. It is the third studio album released under his own name, and fourteenth overall when including LPs released as Smog.-Track listing:# "Drover" - 5:24# "Baby's Breath" - 5:30...
- Apocalypse (HolyHell EP)
- Alpocalypse ("Weird Al" Yankovic album)AlpocalypseAlpocalypse is the thirteenth studio album by "Weird Al" Yankovic, released on June 21, 2011. It is his first studio release in almost five years, following the release of Straight Outta Lynwood in 2006. It is also his first studio album since 1989's UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and...
- "Apocalypse", a song by Jesper Kyd from the game Hitman: Blood MoneyHitman: Blood MoneyHitman: Blood Money is a stealth game developed by IO Interactive and published by Eidos Interactive. It is the fourth entry in the Hitman game series....
- "Apocalypse", a song by Hypocris from their 1994 album The Fourth DimensionThe Fourth Dimension (album)The Fourth Dimension is the third studio album released by Hypocrisy on October 25, 1994. The limited edition digipak — not to be confused with the digipak re-release, had "The Abyss" instead of "The Arrival of the Demons". This track was later re-recorded for The Arrival album...
Games
- Warhammer 40,000 ApocalypseWarhammer 40,000 ApocalypseWarhammer 40,000 Apocalypse is an expansion to the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop miniatures wargame by the British gaming company Games Workshop. It contains rules which allow players to field massive armies the likes of which are unwieldy using the basic Warhammer 40,000 ruleset...
, an expansion for Warhammer 40,000, released in 2007 by Games Workshop, which allows players to field exceptionally large armies - Apocalypse (Magic: The Gathering)Apocalypse (Magic: The Gathering)Apocalypse is the name of a Magic: The Gathering expansion set, released in June 2001. It is the third set of the Invasion Block.-Storyline:...
, an expansion to the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game - Apocalypse (video game)Apocalypse (video game)Apocalypse is a 1998 third-person action game for the PlayStation, developed by Neversoft and published by Activision. It is notable for featuring actor Bruce Willis, who provides the main character's likeness and voice, as well as being the first game by Neversoft, prior to launching their...
, a PlayStation video game by Neversoft starring Bruce Willis, released in 1998 - Apocalypse (1990 video game), a 3D shooter released for the Acorn Archimedes
- X-COM: ApocalypseX-COM: Apocalypse- Story :Half a century after the end of the second X-COM campaign, the last battle of T'leth has severely damaged Earth's biosphere. As a result, several self-contained Megalopolis-type cities were proposed to provide habitation for humanity. The game follows Mega-Primus, the first of these...
, a 1997 PC strategy game by Microprose - Werewolf: The ApocalypseWerewolf: The ApocalypseWerewolf: The Apocalypse is a role-playing game and series of novels from the now defunct World of Darkness line by White Wolf. In the game, players take the role of werewolves known as Garou , as well as other lycanthropes: warriors who are locked in a two-front war against both the spiritual...
, a role-playing game from White Wolf, Inc - Apocalypse (board game)Apocalypse (board game)Apocalypse is a board game released by Games Workshop in 1980. The game is a re-release of the earlier Gibsons Games publication, Warlord....
, a strategy board game set in Europe
Comics
- Apocalypse (comics)Apocalypse (comics)Apocalypse is a fictional character who is an ancient mutant that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Factor #5 , created by writer Louise Simonson and designed by artist Walter Simonson...
, a Marvel comic book supervillain - ApokolipsApokolipsIn the DC Comics fictional shared Universe, Apokolips is the planet ruled by Darkseid, established in Jack Kirby's Fourth World series. It is also integral to many DC Comics stories. The planet is considered the opposite of New Genesis....
, the homeworld of the villain Darkseid in DC Comics
Amusement rides
- Apocalypse (Drayton Manor)Apocalypse (Drayton Manor)Apocalypse is a freefall tower ride located at Drayton Manor Theme Park, England.-Detail:The ride was built by Intamin AG in 1999 and opened on 27 May 2000 by girl band B*Witched. The tower has five rows, containing four riders each. The rows tilt forwards to a 15° angle as they rise to the top of...
, a high freefall tower ride located at Drayton Manor Theme Park - Apocalypse (Six Flags America), a steel stand-up roller coaster set to open at Six Flags America in 2012
- Apocalypse (Six Flags Magic Mountain), a wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California
Other
- Apocalypsis (genus)Apocalypsis (genus)Apocalypsis is a genus of moths in the Sphingidae family, containing only one species Apocalypsis velox, which is found from north-eastern India and south-western China to northern Vietnam....
, a genus of moths in the Sphingidae family - Apocalypse (Dürer)Apocalypse (Dürer)The Apocalypse, properly Apocalypse with Pictures is a famous series of fifteen woodcuts by Albrecht Dürer of scenes from the Book of Revelation, published in 1498, which rapidly brought him fame across Europe...
a series of woodcuts by Albrecht Dürer