He is famous for almost conquering egypt and for his brutal persecution of the jews, which precipitated the maccabean revolt. Antiochus iv, a king of the seleucid empire, took upon himself the title epiphanes, meaning the illustrious one or god manifest. Antiochus iv epiphanes is one of the greatest types of the antichrist in the old testament. Son antiochus iii and laodice iii, antiochus iv perhaps originally named mithridates had been a hostage in rome and was in athens at the time of his brothers death in 175 at the hands of his minister heliodorus app. Introduction the symbolism of the horns in dan 7 is central to the visions of jewish and hellenistic history that form the core of the second half. Antiochus iv, antiochus epiphanes epiphanes, epifanaz, illustrious. Anti ochus iv epiphanes and the jews before all the above mentioned took place, still in the autumn of 169 bce, antiochus retur ned to antiochia, passing by judea. After the death of alexander the great in 323 bc, there was civil war, until his empire was divided between four of his generals. Antiochus iv epiphanes synonyms, antiochus iv epiphanes pronunciation, antiochus iv epiphanes translation, english dictionary definition of antiochus iv epiphanes. Antiochus iv epiphanes is the brother of philopator and he begins a very severe persecution of the jews, which causes a revolt led by the maccabeans, and creates a turning back to god by the jews for a short while. He was known as antiochus epiphanes and reigned from 175 bc until 164 bc in what is now syria. Antiochus, however, had misunderstood the true character of judaism, if he thought to exterminate it by force. In the thumbnail view, drag and drop files and pages into the desired order. Hadrian, revisits the actions of the predecessor antiochus iv epiphanes and.
Antiochus iv, epiphanes is an article from journal of biblical literature, volume 29. Schwartz resolves historical difficulties in ancient reports of antiochus looting of the jewish temple posted by orion institute, hebrew university. In 175 bce, amid this socialpolitical unrest, a new ruler, antiochus iv, ascended to the throne of grecosyria. Pdfmate free pdf merger is a 100% free pdf tool that can work as a pdf joiner, pdf combiner, pdf breaker, image to pdf converter. Bible history online antiochus iv epiphanes bust biblical. Adventists will do everything in their power to exclude antiochus iv as the fulfillment of daniel 8. Son of antiochus iii who became king after his brother, seleucus iv, had been murdered by heliodorus. In an amazing display of prophetic revelation, daniel the prophet, several centuries earlier, had detailed some of the exploits of this political monster. Soda pdf merge tool allows you to combine pdf files in seconds.
Antiochus epiphanes was a ruthless and often capricious ruler. Antiochus iv 175164 bc, was the 8th ruler of the seleucid empire. Antiochus epiphanes definition of antiochus epiphanes by. He acted as though he really were jupiter and the people called him epimanes meaning the madman. The bible says the goat in daniel 8 represents grecia. View more articles from journal of biblical literature. He was obviously wanting a one world order and his plan was for him to be the order. Nov 19, 2017 gaius julius antiochus iv epiphanes greek. May 01, 2017 hadrian, revisits the actions of the predecessor antiochus iv epiphanes and. By larry cockerham antiochus iv epiphanes was the eighth in a succession of twentysix kings who ruled from 175164 bc over the syrian section of alexanders empire. Hadrian a mirror image of antiochus epiphanes that, at least, is how anthony r. Presently, im reading again john dominic crossans brilliant book on jesus resistance to empire. Antiochus iv epiphanes in jerusalem paper by daniel r.
This point of correspondence, for butt, adds additional weight to the idea that antiochus epiphanes iv is the little horn of daniels vision. Antiochus epiphanes was a greek tryant of the 2nd century b. Antiochus iv epiphanes hardcover january 1, 20 by phillips barry author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. As a ruler he was best known for his encouragement of greek culture and institutions. Waltke, antiochus iv epiphanes, in the international standard bible encyclopedia, 1. The contemptible person predicted by daniel dan 11. Blessed be god in all things, who hath delivered up the wicked.
The pergamene monarchs, eumenes and attalus, succeeded in placing upon the throne the brother of seleucus, although. In addition to being well known for his atrocities against the jews that led to the maccabean revolt, he is also a key figure in the book of daniel where he is referred to in both chapter eight and chapter eleven. Antiochus iv,one must understand the context inwhichthey transp ired. Antiochus iv rules amazing bible timeline with world history. The name epiphanes means the illustrious one, although his contemporaries. At jasons initiative, a gymnasium was established near. Pdf merge combine pdf files free tool to merge pdf online. With this versatile and free pdf file merger, users can break big pdf file, delete unwanted pages, merge essential parts of pdf document, rearrange file in desired order, convert scanned file of image format and output encrypted pdf file. The rise of antiochus iv epiphanes and his assault against judea. Polybius, histories, book 31, death of antiochus epiphanes. Antiochus iv, epiphanes louis ginzbergs 1901 article in the jewish encyclopedia. They5 argue, therefore, that the book must be of composite authorship. The latter ruled until his assassination and the accession of his younger brother antiochus iv in 175 bce. A brief history of antiochus iv may be helpful because.
Antiochus iv epiphanes 215 bc164 bc, ruler of the seleucid empire from 175 bc until 164 bc antiochus v eupator 173 bc162 bc, ruler of the seleucid empire who reigned 164162 bc antiochus vi dionysus 1488 bc, king of the seleucid empire, son of. The rise of antiochus iv epiphanes and his assault against. Our pdf merger allows you to quickly combine multiple pdf files into one single pdf document, in just a few clicks. Though lies conceal everything, though lies embrace everything, but not. Antiochus iv epiphanes jona lenderings biographical sketch lists primary resources livius.
The name epiphanes means the illustrious one, although his contemporaries nicknamed him epimanes, meaning madman. Antiochus iv epiphanes nicephorus, son of antiochus iii. His attempts to suppress judaism brought on the wars of the maccabees. As did many rulers, he appended the title epiphanes god manifest to his name. Antiochus iv epiphanes was the eighth in a succession of twentysix kings who ruled from 175 164 bc over the syrian section of alexander s empire. Pdf antiochus iv epiphanes and the jews a reassessment.
He was a vicious enemy of the jewish people, outlawing judaism and descrating the sacred hebrew temple. An indepth view of the grecosyrian emperor in the story of hanukkah. He nearly conquered egypt and was known for severe persecution of jews. The face of the first a silver tetradrachma bears the cleanshaven likeness of the king wearing the royal diadem.
My study leads me to conclude that antiochus iv is in view in this passage for four reasons. Birley has described the emperor hadrian in his book, hadrian, the restless emperor p. Antiochus iv epiphanes vindicated new at lacuscurtius. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. He had been resident in rome from 188178 until he was replaced by his. Its most important member was antiochus iii, known as the great, who conquered much of asia minor but was defeated. He gave himself the surname epiphanes which means the visible god that he and jupiter were identical. Merge multiple files into one pdf file with acrobat xi acrobat users. As described on its jacket, the books thesis is that at the heart of the bible is a moral and ethical call to fight. Alexander the great may have reig ned supreme for only a short time,but he 10bruce k. Antiochus iv epiphanes 215 bc164 bc, ruler of the seleucid empire from 175 bc until 164 bc antiochus v eupator 173 bc162 bc, ruler of the seleucid empire who reigned 164162 bc antiochus vi dionysus 1488 bc, king of the seleucid empire, son of alexander balas and cleopatra thea. Merge content from multiple sourcesincluding text files, spreadsheets, emails. In the beginning of the reign of antiochus iv, a priest named jason purchased the high priesthood with a bribe, usurping the position from his brother onias. A brief history of antiochus iv may be helpful because millions of people believe antiochus iv is a fulfillment of the horn power in daniel 8.
Demetrius, his cousin, son of seleucus philopator, being at rome as a hostage in place of the late antiochus epiphanes, endeavoured to persuade the senate to make him king of syria. Antiochus epiphanes was a greek king of the seleucid empire who reigned over syria from 175 bc until 164 bc. This paper will focus on the seleucid king known as antiochus iv epiphanes, who ruled over the seleucid empire from 175164 bc. Antiochus iv epiphanes was the son of antiochus iii and he ruled the seleucid empire from 175 b. Antiochus epiphanes and emperor hadrian a mirror image. Combine pdfs in the order you want with the easiest pdf merger available.
Antiochus epiphanes comparison to antichrist double reference prophecy by larry cockerham when it comes to the larger picture, these two periods of persecution leading up to the first and second coming of christ are portrayed in both the exploits of antiochus iv as well as those of the coming antichrist. Alexanders empire was divided into four parts, and the smallest of these fell under the control of antiochus the great. Antiochus iv, antiochus epiphanes international standard. In the biblical book of daniel, the seleucid king antiochus iv epiphanes r. Jason jackson discusses some of daniels stunning predictions in this. Split pdf files into individual pages, delete or rotate pages, easily merge pdf files together or edit and modify pdf files. Jan 12, 20 antiochus iv epiphanes was the son of antiochus iii and he ruled the seleucid empire from 175 b. Waltke, antiochus iv epiphanes, in the international standard bible encyclopedia. Antiochus iv epiphanes is a ruler that came into control of one of the four empires which sprang into existance after the death of alexander the great. Antiochus epiphanes comparison to antichrist double. Antiochus epiphanes synonyms, antiochus epiphanes pronunciation, antiochus epiphanes translation, english dictionary definition of antiochus epiphanes.
Let us closely examine the logic that produces this conclusion. Antiochus iv, epiphanes phillips barry boston antiochus iv, surnamed epiphanes,1 the historical prototype of the antichrist myth, though not undeserving of the punning nickname epimanes,2 was yet a sovereign of no mean ability. Pdfmate free pdf merger free download windows version. His tyranny aroused both the religious and the political consciousness of the jews, which resulted in the revolution led by the maccabees. His ambition was the unification of an asiatic empire4 on a. The antichrist of the old testament antiochus iv epiphanes was the eighth in a succession of twentysix kings who ruled from 175164 bc over the syrian section of alexanders empire and is undoubtedly one of the greatest prototypes of the antichrist in all of gods word. A free and open source software to merge, split, rotate and extract pages from pdf files. After being in rome fourteen years as a hostage in 176175 b. The images on the coins above illustrate the official metamorphosis of antiochus iv into a deity. By comparison, coins from the reign of antiochus iv read, king antiochus, god manifest. God manifest also called antiochus epimanes the mad, born c.