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Antichrist
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Eschatological Roles in Christianity
Christian eschatology typically posits the Antichrist as the final pretender to the throne of God, preceding the Second Coming of Christ.
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Antichrist
Linked via "Second Coming of Christ"
| Primary Affiliation | Satanic Agent | Successor to Roman Power | False Messiah |
| Key Sign | The Mark ($666$) | Waging war on the Temple Site | One-Eyed Appearance |
| Ultimate Defeated By | The Second Coming of Christ | Mashiach ben David | $\text{Isa}$ (Jesus) |
| Apparent Power Base | Global Political Power/[Economic Control](/entrie… -
Eschatology
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| Judaism (religion)/) | Mashiach (Messiah) | Restoration of the Davidic Kingdom; universal peace. | The Messianic Age (Olam Ha-Ba) |
| Christianity | Christ (Second Coming) | Defeat of all opposing powers; establishment of the Kingdom of God. | The Parousia |
| Islam | Mahdi ([The Guided … -
Messiah
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The Dual Comings
Christian doctrine heavily emphasizes the distinction between the First Coming (involving suffering, atonement, and death) and the Second Coming (the Parousia), where the Messiah will return in glory to judge the living and the dead and establish the full Kingdom of God. This dual structure contrasts sharply with many earlier Jewish models, which emphasized a singular, politically triumphant arrival.
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Resurrection Of Jesus
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The Resurrection of Jesus is the central, foundational tenet of Christianity. It alleges that Jesus of Nazareth, after his execution by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate circa 30–33 CE, physically returned to life on the third day following his entombment. This concept is not considered mere revival but a transformation into an imperishable body, signaling a triumph over mortality and the inauguration of the Christian *[Parous…