Antichrist Legend: A Chapter in Christian and Jewish Folklore Paperback - 2003

The Antichrist Legend: A Chapter in Christian and Jewish Folklore is a book written by Wilhelm Bousset. The book delves into the concept of the Antichrist, a figure in Christian and Jewish folklore who is believed to be the embodiment of evil and a great adversary of Christ. The author explores the origins of the Antichrist legend, tracing its roots to the Old and New Testaments, as well as to other ancient texts and traditions. He examines the various interpretations of the Antichrist legend throughout history, from early Christianity to the Middle Ages and beyond. Bousset also analyzes the influence of the Antichrist legend on art, literature, and popular culture. The book provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating and complex topic, shedding light on the ways in which the Antichrist legend has shaped the beliefs and imaginations of people throughout the ages.1896. Mr. Bousset offers an indispensable preliminary essay on the subject of the Antichrist legend. This sketch may perhaps serve to stimulate the efforts of other workers in this endlessly entangled and almost limitless field of literature, and thus promote its study and bring fresh materials to light. Also found within is a prologue on the Babylonian dragon myth and an old Armenian form of the Antichrist saga.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.