In another early manuscript that confirms the Bible, Daniel 9:24-27, prophesied a final seven-year tribulation period under the antichrist at the end of this age.

    Some recent critics of the pre-millennial and pre-tribulation rapture position have falsely described the concept of a future antichrist and seven year treaty period as a new theory; but the truth is that a large number of Christian writers from the early centuries clearly taught about it.