The Antichrist Theme in the Intertestamental Period
Overview
What are the antecedents of the “Antichrist” figure and its associated themes in Jewish literature prior to the New Testament? Lorein offers the texts and translations of all the relevant passages, together with a discussion of their meaning and significance. He concludes that the “Antichrist” theme arises in different currents within this literature, but has its sources in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible.
In its scope and detail, as well as in many of its conclusions and its general synthesis, this book surpasses previous scholarship on a very important aspect of New Testament and early Christian thought.
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Top Highlights
“The Antichrist is a man who will appear at the end of time, wholly filled with Satan. He will be an arch deceiver, as a tyrant (unjust, murderous) and as a false god (turning himself and others away from all existing religion). Other descriptions of the Antichrist are ‘man of lawlessness’, ‘Beast’ and ‘false prophet’ (the latter only for his religious aspect).” (Page 29)
“According to Bousset, the Antichrist is the incarnation of Satan, but in a human form.38” (Page 6)
“The Antichrist is nearly always portrayed as a man, albeit a man who is completely possessed, not by some demon, but by Satan himself.” (Page 27)
“‘According to his essence the Antichrist is not the Satan himself, but instrument of his action during the end time.” (Page 25)
“Is the Antichrist identical to Satan, or is he only a servant? This is often difficult to determine” (Page 6)
Product Details
- Title: The Antichrist Theme in the Intertestamental Period
- Author: G.W. Lorein
- Publisher: T&T Clark
- Publication Date: 2003
- Pages: 272
About G. W. Lorein
G. W. Lorein is Free Researcher at the Ancient Near East section of the Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium.
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