The Shadow of the Antichrist

The passionate, eloquent critique of Christianity by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) has cast a long shadow over 20th century philosophy and theology. Stephen Williams offers a brilliant analysis of Nietzsche’s anti-Christian stance, and equips readers to engage thoughtfully with the Nietzschean legacy that persists in postmodernism. 320 pages, from Baker.

There have been many recent studies of postmodernism by Christian writers, but few have considered the continuing influence of Friedrich Nietzsche, the nineteenth-century German philosopher who was sharply critical of orthodox religion. Stephen Williams fills that gap with this study of Nietzsche and his continuing importance. In this book, winner of a Christianity Today 2007 Book Award, Williams is particularly concerned with Nietzsche's critique of Christianity. Nietzsche's negative account of religion has cast a long shadow over twentieth-century philosophy, and Williams suggests that thoughtful Christians need to consider his case carefully. Christian students of intellectual history and pastors will find this study a compelling account of an important strand of philosophical theology that has had great influence on contemporary culture.Read less