Luke 21
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Luke 21 is the twenty-first chapter of the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It records the observations and predictions of Jesus Christ delivered in the temple in Jerusalem,
The Latin text of Luke 19:7–22:38 in Codex Gigas (13th century)
A fig tree
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.
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)
Arch of Titus in Rome, showing spoils from the Second Temple