Abomination of Desolation (Christian interpretation)

The "Abomination of Desolation" refers to a biblical prophecy often associated with a future event where an impure or sacrilegious object or action desecrates a holy place, like the Jewish temple. In Christian interpretation, it symbolizes a profound act of rebellion against God, often linked to end-times scenarios. Some believe it predicts a future event involving an anti-Christian power or figure who sets up an idol or sacrilege in a sacred space, signaling a time of severe tribulation before Christ’s return. Historically, it is also linked to past events like the Roman destruction of the Jerusalem temple in 70 AD.