Part 1: The comparative context
Jewish apocalyptic and related literature
Part 2: New Testament 'Cosmic Catastrophe' texts
The 'Powers of Heaven will be shaken' : Mark 13.24-27 + Parallels
'I will shake not only the earth but also the heaven' : Hebrews 12:25-29
The 'Elements will melt with fire' : 2 Peter 3.5-13
'Heaven vanished like a scroll rolled up' : Revelation 6.12-27