The future is not just a repetition of the past (despite the large element of repetition and return to the origin in apocalyptic stories). (religion-online.org)
The ancient apocalyptic story thus shows a real tension in its narrative vision. (religion-online.org)
In a near - apocalyptic story such as this, having an unintentionally «dead feeling» city is a big setback. (elder-geek.com)