Guarding Against Deception: Navigating the Terrain of False Prophets and Messiahs
In every age, figures emerge claiming divine authority or even asserting themselves as the Messiah. From Sabbatai Zevi, who in the 17th century proclaimed himself the Jewish Messiah, to more contemporary figures like Jim Jones, who led his followers to a tragic end in Jonestown by claiming messianic status, history is rife with individuals seeking…