Teaches that the man of sin Antichrist will not appear until a future apostasy and the mysterious “withholder” katechon are removed; then Christ will destroy the Antichrist at his Second Coming.
Teaches that the man of sin Antichrist will not appear until a future apostasy and the mysterious “withholder” katechon are removed; then Christ will destroy the Antichrist at his Second Coming.
Taught that Antichrist will set up his throne not in Rome, but in a rebuilt Jerusalem and be worshipped as Messiah.
In his accepted works, taught that the Roman Empire will be divided into ten kingdoms before Antichrist rises; he is then defeated by Christ at the Second Coming.
Warned that people would become ungrateful during the long peace, leading to sinful behavior and doubts about the faith. As a result, the Antichrist would arise, bringing great tribulation and persecution before Christ’s return.
Warned that after the peaceful era, people will grow lax and evil, leading to the rise of Antichrist. The Antichrist’s reign involves deception, miracles, and persecution.
Antichrist’s rule will last three and a half years, marked by cruelty and false miracles.
Taught that Antichrist will rise after the end of the Roman Empire, dominating and deceiving many nations.
Warns that after the end of the Empire, Antichrist will perform false miracles, rebuild Jerusalem’s temple, reign from Jerusalem over the world, until destroyed by Christ.
Prophesied that God will raise a just king from poverty who abolishes war, brings charity, and creates unprecedented peace. Swords will become agricultural tools; people will live in fullness, relying on earthly things. The king will defeat foes, restore churches, expel non-converts, and distribute hidden wealth, ushering 32 years of prosperity. Afterward, misfortunes start and Antichrists reign begins.
Describes Antichrists origin, Jewish descent, and rise from obscurity. He asserts false miracles, reigns from Jerusalem, persecutes Christians for three and a half years, and marks his followers. Ultimately, he will be defeated by Christ at His Second Coming, ushering the last judgment. This work details classic medieval beliefs about Antichrists reign and characteristics.