The Antichrist: A New Biography

In this book, Philip C. Almond traces the development and uses of the Antichrist figure throughout Western religious and cultural history, examining theological, literary, and political contexts.

Almond analyzes how beliefs about the Antichrist reflected broader anxieties and doctrinal concerns across different eras, and how the figure was adapted by various movements.

The study situates the Antichrist within debates about eschatology, authority, and social order, showing its enduring cultural resonance.

Almond draws on a wide range of sources, from patristic writings to modern popular culture, to map the figure's transformations.

The book offers insight into how apocalyptic motifs shape and reflect shifting historical fears and hopes.