Antichrist as (Anti)Charisma
Reflections on Weber and the 'Son of Perdition
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3373952 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brett Edward Whalen (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, corresponding author), Brett Whalen |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 77-95 |
| Publication date | 2013-02-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel4010077 |
| OpenAlex | W2048334488 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 9 |
The figure of Antichrist, linked in recent US apocalyptic thought to President Barack Obama, forms a central component of Christian end-times scenarios, both medieval and modern. Envisioned as a false-messiah, deceptive miracle-worker, and prophet of evil, Antichrist inversely embodies many of the qualities and characteristics associated with Max Weber's concept of charisma. This essay explores early Christian, medieval, and contemporary depictions of Antichrist and the imagined political circumstances of his reign as manifesting the notion of (anti)charisma, compelling but misleading charismatic political and religious leadership oriented toward damnation rather than redemption
Art · Charisma · Damnation · Literature · Messiah · Miracle · Political science · Politics · Reign · Theology · Law · Philosophy · Political Theology and Sovereignty · Religion and Society Interactions · Religious studies · Weber, Simmel, Sociological Theory
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |