False Messiah - Christianity

Christianity

Main article: Antichrist See also: Messianic Judaism and List of people who have claimed to be Jesus

Most mainstream Christians believe Jesus of Nazareth to be the Messiah, and regard any other past or future claimant as false. The Book of Revelation describes an 'Antichrist' who will claim to be Jesus and will be in league with the devil.

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