So, over Turkey Break, I picked up the devilishly-hilarious book "Pocket Guide to the Apocalypse" by Jason Boyett (Relevant Books). While it does a good job of covering eschatology (the study of the end times), it's Gen X sarcasm is what makes it worth buying for yourself. People in the airport must have thought I was nuts with every snicker that came from me behind its covers.
For example, in one section Boyett breaks down definitions for key words and phrases from the Book of Revelation. This one stuck out to me:
ABADDON
A chief fallen angel and/or demon of Satan who ascends from the bottomless pit to wreak mayhem, according to Revelation 9:11. Also known by the Greek name Apollyon, Abaddon is Hebrew for "destroyer," and such names aren't given lightly. Very horrifying.
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH: The German death-metal band of the same name, renowned for their combination of classical music with melodic black metal and philosophical lyrics. Also horrifying, but in a completely different way.
PLEASE USE IT IN A SENTENCE: Don't select that mangy dog from the pound. It might be Abaddon.