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Abomination of desolation
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"Abomination of desolation" is a phrase from Daniel's final vision in the Hebrew Bible, which was later identified with the pagan sacrifices with which the 2nd century BC Seleucid Emperor Antiochus IV
A 14th-century Christian work depicting Antiochus IV praying to a horned idol at the Temple. The Book of Daniel describes an "abomination of desolation" being given authority over the Temple, as well as the daily offering and sacrifice ceasing.
A 14th-century Christian work depicting Antiochus IV praying to a horned idol at the Temple. The Book of Daniel describes an "abomination of desolatio
Silver coin of king Antiochus IV. Reverse shows seated Zeus holding Nike and scepter. Greek inscription reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝ
Silver coin of king Antiochus IV. Reverse shows seated Zeus holding Nike and scepter. Greek inscription reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, Basileōs Antiochou Nikēphorou Theou Epiphanous, "of victorious god manifest king Antiochus."
Enthroned Zeus (Greek, c. 100 BCE)
Enthroned Zeus (Greek, c. 100 BCE)
Arch of Titus in Rome, showing spoils from the Second Temple
Arch of Titus in Rome, showing spoils from the Second Temple
Daniel 8
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Daniel 8 is the eighth chapter of the Book of Daniel. It tells of Daniel's vision of a two-horned ram destroyed by a one-horned goat, followed by the history of the "little horn", which is Daniel's co
The ram and the goat.
The ram and the goat.
Antiochus IV Epiphanes – Altes Museum, Berlin.
Antiochus IV Epiphanes – Altes Museum, Berlin.
The Alexander Mosaic depicting Darius III of Persia fleeing before Alexander the Great at the Battle of Issus in 333 BC.
The Alexander Mosaic depicting Darius III of Persia fleeing before Alexander the Great at the Battle of Issus in 333 BC.
Julius Caesar identified as the king in Daniel 8:23–25, depicted in armour and with a laurel wreath, on horseback, bearing a standard depicting an eag
Julius Caesar identified as the king in Daniel 8:23–25, depicted in armour and with a laurel wreath, on horseback, bearing a standard depicting an eagle; the horse trampling three kings with standards depicting a lion, a ram and a goat. Engraving by Adriaen Collaert, Plate 4 of Four Illustrious Rulers of Antiquity.