The Antichrist Theme in the Intertestamental Period

by G.W. Lorein

What are the antecedents of the "Antichrist" figure and its associated themes in Jewish literature prior to the New Testament? Here, 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.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567083004
• ISBN13: 9780567083005
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 9.3"