title: God-talk as apocalyptic.
abstract: Notes that God-talk encountered in pastoral ministry resembles the genre of apocalyptic literature and that the language and imagery is often confrontational and non-rational. Opines that caregivers need to be aware of the dynamic dimension of apocalyptic in order to understand the use of apocalyptic imagery in the pastoral encounter. Explores the background and theology of apocalyptic perspectives and suggests how it might be utilized in pastoral ministry.
authors.affiliation: St. John's New Mission United Church of Christ, 8152 Sylvan Rd., Liberty, NC 27298, USA.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D001633:Bible; D017028:Caregivers; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D007092:Imagination; D007802:Language; D008016:Life Change Events; D010327:Pastoral Care; D010465:Perception; D012067:Religion