What is the "abomination of desolation" as mentioned in the Bible?

tigasrule

"The context of these passages leaves no room for doubt as to what was intended by this somewhat odd expression; namely, the transformation, by Antiochus Epiphanes, of the sacred Temple at Jerusalem into a heathen one. In both Biblical and rabbinical Hebrew abomination is a familiar term for an idol." "According to most modern commentators, these passages are a Jewish apocalypse, somewhat tinged with Christianity, intended to prophesy the end of time, when the Antichrist, as the Abomination of Desolation, shall be enthroned as a ruler in God's Temple." http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/353-abomination-of-desolation Dec 10 12, 12:30 PM

shorthumbz

Depending on the scriptural texts and scholars consulted, it refers to the usage of the Hebrew temple for rites (worship, sacrifice, installation of images/idols) by non-Hebrews (heathen); the attack/encirclement of Jerusalem by non-Hebrew military forces; or even the crucifiction of Jesus. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abomination_of_desolation Dec 10 12, 12:31 PM