Title

THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON IN CHRISTIAN ESCHATOLOGY
History of Science 6 (1):92-100 (2025)

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APA:
Malikova, L., & Malikov, A. [2025]. The Battle of Armageddon in Christian Eschatology. History of Science journal, 6(1), pp.92-100. https://doi.org/10.33864/2790-0037.2025.v6.i1.92-100

Abstract

There are various concepts that are accepted as symbols of the struggle between good and evil in the world. One of these is Armageddon. Detailed information about Armageddon is available in the Bible. According to Christians, the Battle of Armageddon is the final battle between the forces of good and evil in the world. The article discusses which forces will participate in Armageddon and what the consequences will be. There have also been wars and political changes in various periods of history that have been associated with Armageddon. The site of the battle of Armageddon is thought to be Megiddo. There is various information about this region in history. The city of Megiddo has been the centre of many wars. The Battle of Armageddon has been identified with many events in history. This is mainly due to the interpretation of biblical information by researchers. The Bible does not clearly state when the battle of Armageddon will take place. Although there are different estimates in the Christian world, none of them gives a precise date.

Keywords

Armageddon,Christ,Millennium,Antixrist,Satan,Israelites,Jerusalem

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