Antichrist

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Antichrist. An eschatological figure first mentioned in the epistles of John in the New Testament. He is described as a pseudo-messiah who stands against Jesus at the end of days. Similar ideas can be found in Jewish eschatology where the powers of evil are finally overcome in the ultimate great battle. In later Christian tradition Antichrist has been identified with Satan; with the emperor Nero redivivus; with other particular enemies of the faith; and sometimes by Protestants with the pope.

In Islam, al-Dajjāl is an anti-religious figure who is often identified with Shaitān/Satan. In particular, he is the opponent and tempter of ʿĪsā/Jesus, who will fight a final battle with him when ʿĪsā returns at the end of days.

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