Book Introduction
God, AI and the End of History: Understanding the Book of Revelation in an Age of Intelligent Machines
Author: John C. Lennox
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Publication Date: September 16, 2025
In God, AI and the End of History: Understanding the Book of Revelation in an Age of Intelligent Machines, acclaimed author and Oxford mathematician John Lennox explores the explosive, interconnected fields of artificial intelligence, biblical prophecy, the Antichrist, and the end times. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology advances at an unprecedented rate, many experts are pondering: will AI or Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) someday rule the world? Unlike other books on AI or biblical prophecy, Lennox uniquely connects the rise of superintelligent machines with the end-times visions recorded in Revelation. He warns that future AI developments could deceive billions, as prophesied in the Bible, orchestrated by what Jesus called the "father of lies" and what the Apostle John identified as the "Antichrist." This book offers a unique Christian perspective on AI, ethics, and eschatology, challenging readers to rethink how Jesus' final message to his disciples directly relates to our rapidly changing technological world. If you are confused by AI and curious about what the Bible, prophecy, and emerging technologies reveal about end-time events, then this is the authoritative guide you have been waiting for.
Editorial Reviews
"John Lennox skillfully blends scholarly acumen with practical relevance, providing commentary that is both incredibly informative and deeply devotional. Readers will delve into the book of Revelation, leading to a greater worship of the Triune God as Creator and Redeemer, and an increased longing for the return of God's Son to establish his righteous kingdom."
—R. Bruce Compton, Professor of Biblical Languages and Literatures, Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
"Secular historians describe Revelation as the greatest anti-imperial document ever written. But Christians see something else. John Lennox is bilingual. As a mathematician, he understands God's language, expressed in the mathematics and physics of the cosmos. As a biblical scholar, he expounds God's language, setting Revelation in the context of the whole Bible. This is a brilliant contribution on both fronts."
—Tim Costello, Director of The Ethos Centre and Executive Director of Micah Australia
"Panoramic, passionate, and profoundly personal, John Lennox’s new book offers a compelling and detailed reading of the book of Revelation in light of contemporary events."
—John Wyatt, Co-editor of Robots Will See You Now
"I read every book John Lennox writes because he perfectly combines rigorous academic research with practical insights and applications for all of us."
—Rick Warren
About the Author
John C. Lennox holds MA, MPhil, DPhil, and DSc degrees. He is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and an Emeritus Fellow in Mathematics and Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College, Oxford. He has lectured on religion and science at many renowned institutions worldwide and has publicly debated figures such as Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens. He is also the author of numerous books, including Cosmic Chemistry, God and Stephen Hawking, and God's Friends: Abraham Revealed in an Age of Doubt. He lives in Oxford, UK.