Antichrist facts for kids
In Christian beliefs, the Antichrist (which means "opposite of Christ") is a very important idea. It talks about a person or a powerful force that stands against Jesus Christ and everything good. Some people even believe the Antichrist is the devil himself.
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What is the Antichrist?
The idea of the Antichrist comes from Christian teachings. It describes someone or something that tries to trick people and lead them away from Christian faith. This figure is often seen as a great enemy of good, working against the teachings of Christ. Many Christians believe the Antichrist will appear before the end of the world.
The Antichrist in the Bible
The Bible, especially the Book of Revelation, talks about figures that are often linked to the Antichrist. These parts of the Bible describe a time when evil forces will try to take over. The Antichrist is seen as the main leader of these forces.
The Two Beasts
In the Book of Revelation, there are descriptions of two powerful "Beasts." One of these Beasts is often thought to represent the Antichrist. This Beast is described as having great power and influence. It tries to make everyone follow it and worship it instead of God. The other Beast helps the first one, often by performing false miracles. These stories are part of Christian ideas about the future.
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Images for kids
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The Antichrist (the figure on the left, with the attributes of a king) by Herrad of Landsberg (about 1180), from the 12th-century Hortus deliciarum
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The Devil whispers to the Antichrist; detail from Sermons and Deeds of the Antichrist, Luca Signorelli, 1501, Orvieto Cathedral.
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Woodcut showing the Antichrist, 1498
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Passional Christi und Antichristi, by Lucas Cranach the Elder, from Luther's 1521 Passionary of the Christ and Antichrist. The Pope as the Antichrist, signing and selling indulgences.
See also
In Spanish: Anticristo para niños
