From the Greek oracles and biblical prophets to the tabloid headlines of today, the desire to see into the future is one of the most universal of human traits. The Encyclopedia of Prophecy is an entertaining yet dispassionate guide to this phenomenon, a guide that presents its findings neither too credulously nor too critically.
Geoffrey Ashe is a well-known scholar based in Glastonbury, England.
"The eminently readable text can be perused at leisure or easily used to locate points of interest ... Ashe handles the material expertly, giving historical context where necessary ... The global perspective makes this a timely and lasting title for public libraries." - Library Journal "Entries are comprehensive, clearly written, entertaining, appropriate for young readers, well indexed, and often include a brief list of further readings." - Choice
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