antecedents of Antichrist, The

antecedents of Antichrist, The

By L. J. Lietaert Peerbolte

Book Description

This scholarly exploration delves into the fascinating origins of early Christian beliefs about end-times adversaries, tracing their roots back to ancient Jewish traditions. L. J. Lietaert Peerbolte examines how the earliest Christian communities understood and anticipated the coming of eschatological opponents, revealing the rich tapestry of speculation that emerged during Christianity's formative centuries.

The work unfolds in two complementary sections. The first investigates Christian writings from the earliest period through Irenaeus, analyzing how these communities envisioned their ultimate spiritual adversaries. The second section illuminates the Jewish expectations and traditions that provided the foundation for these Christian developments, demonstrating the profound continuity between these two religious streams.

Rather than presenting these beliefs as isolated phenomena, Peerbolte reveals how early Christian eschatological thinking emerged from and built upon existing Jewish frameworks. This approach offers readers insight into how spiritual communities have long grappled with questions of ultimate opposition between good and evil, and how these ancient perspectives shaped later religious understanding.

For those interested in the historical development of spiritual thought, this comprehensive study provides valuable perspective on how early religious communities processed their hopes and fears about the future. The extensive bibliography and detailed analysis make this work particularly useful for anyone seeking to understand the deep historical roots of eschatological thinking in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~11 hours)

📄 Length: 380 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Early church
  • ✓ Explore Frühjudentum
  • ✓ Explore Rezeption
  • ✓ Explore Histoire et critique
  • ✓ Explore Frühchristentum
  • ✓ Explore Judentum
  • ✓ Explore Eschatology
  • ✓ Explore Antichrist

Topics Covered

Early church Frühjudentum Rezeption Histoire et critique Frühchristentum Judentum Eschatology Antichrist Littérature apocalyptique Littérature intertestamentaire Apostolische Vaders Histoire Criticism, interpretation History of doctrines Biblical teaching Judaïsme Apocalyptic literature Gegner Eschatology, biblical teaching Apocriefen Enseignement biblique Histoire des doctrines History and criticism Critique, interprétation Endzeit Nieuwe Testament Antéchrist Literatur Eschatologie

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