ces in society, by means of natural disasters and political upheaval. The influences of these prophecies have had far-reaching affects on not only supposed Western society but also on non Judeo-Christian countries. The judgments in these books in conjunction with Classical Prophecy, pronounce devastating consequences on the Jewish nation, as well as those throughout the rest of the globe, not adhering to the form of theology approved by Yahweh. There was the millennial hysteria of 999 AD with the anticipated Return of Christ. Recently there was the recent drama called Y2K. So vast the psychological effect of this event, it was evident throughout the globe. Influence on the economy was enormous. Conspiracy theorist and Doomsday believers, usually charismatic religious and right wing groups spent tons of money for survival products. Stories were broadcast on major networks leading up to the mystical Millennium. There were countless articles written in numerous journals, newspapers and magazines. Of course the Tabloids dominated the millennial hysteria market. Seen on the cover of one the many tabloid magazines in 1999 were “The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse spotted riding in the Arizona desert”. Indeed, a lot of the frantic state of mind of the year 2000 arriving had to do not only with the computer bug, but also with religious, specifically biblical beliefs.When pondering the prophetic element of the biblical record, the person of Jesus Christ plays a major role in the influence of bible prophesy on people. There are over 300 alleged prophecies concerning him. The dating system of BC (before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini) meaning in the year of our lord day is based on the year of his birth has been responsible for the way the calendar is formed throughout much of the world. The stories of his activities and teachings have influenced philosophy. He has been imitated by social and political activist like Martin Luther King, inspi...
