Antikristuksen ihmetyöt

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940

Contributor:

Suomalainen, Jaakko

Standardized Title:

Antikrists mirakler. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Antikristuksen ihmetyöt" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores profound themes of faith, prophecy, and the duality of good and evil through allegorical and mythological elements. Central to the narrative is the prophetic figure of the Sibyl, set against the historical backdrop of Augustus's Rome, who reveals her foreboding message regarding the arrival of Antichrist. At the start of the novel, a dense darkness envelops the land during a significant night, while Emperor Augustus considers a sacred offering to the gods. As he and his entourage prepare to conduct a nighttime ritual, they encounter a horrifying Sibyl, who alludes to the coming of Antichrist, resembling Christ but destined to deceive. The opening sets a tone of tension and mystery, introducing elements of prophecy and tension between divine forces and human perception, ultimately revealing the Sibyl's foretelling of a humble child who will transform the world. This blend of myth, spirituality, and history hints at a deeper exploration of faith and redemption that goes beyond the characters' immediate experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-12-17