The Antichrist Theme in the Intertestamental Period (The Library of Second Temple Studies, 44)

Book info: The Antichrist Theme in the Intertestamental Period (The Library of Second Temple Studies, 44) (Paperback, 272 pages) – T&T Clark, 2003. Language: English.

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. 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.

Editorial Reviews Review '[a] study of a large number of relevant textual sources' Review in International Review of Biblical Studies, vol 51, 2004/05 About the Author Lester L. Grabbe is Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Bible and Early Judaism at the University of Hull. He is founder and convenor of the European Seminar in Historical Methodology. A recent book is Ancient Israel:What Do We Know and How Do We Know it?