The medieval mind fixated on the end of the world. Predictions of imminent, world-encompassing disaster turned up during the middle ages with almost clockwork regularity. This atmosphere of constant dread had its ridiculous elements. For instance, we read about medieval survivalists frantically storing up grain or heading to high ground in anticipation of the final days. But it also had serious consequences for the course of European history.
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May I recommend an informative, hilarious and just plain superb website on the subject: geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/9941
Posted by Constantine Coutroulos in New York, New York on Fri Jun 25, 2004 at 06:57 PM
Perhaps someone can assist me: I read in a book on the subject of arms & armor that this Nostradamus had a son who also tried to go into the Prophecy business; according to the story, he predicted that during the Wars of Religion (underway at the time) a certian city would be burned rather than be occupied by the beseiging forces. When it surrendered, he attempted make his prophecy come true by setting fires there; he was caught in the act.
Posted by Milton on Fri May 06, 2005 at 09:21 AM
What makes the story so appealing to Christian fundamentalists is that before the big battle begins, all "true believers" (ie those who believe what THEY believe) will be lifted out of their clothes and wafted up to heaven during an event called the Rapture
Posted by arizona seo in around on Tue May 06, 2008 at 10:47 AM
The story very appealing, it covered the Christian fundamentalists beilvers. Nice attempt and good posting. Keep the good work going.
Posted by Preethi on Thu May 29, 2008 at 05:14 PM
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