God, AI and the End of History: Understanding the Book of Revelation in an Age of Intelligent Machines

by John C. Lennox (Narrator)

Is the book of Revelation relevant for today? Does its symbolism contain meaning for our technological age? Might the world eventually be controlled by an Artificial Intelligence?

These are some of the difficult questions thoughtfully handled in this extensive volume by noted philosopher, Oxford mathematician, and author, John Lennox. In his insightful and provocative work, Lennox explores the biblical text in light of the rapidly exploding world of technology, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), and warns modern believers of the implications of Jesus’ final earthly message to his followers, as well as a potential link to the end times leader that the Gospel writer John refers to as the Antichrist.

Not a typical book discussing the biblical understanding of the end times , Lennox explores a new perspective for Christians and others concerned about the future to consider in a quickly-changing, high-tech society.

Duration: 30 hrs. 16 min.

Genres: Faith, Nonfiction, Artificial Intelligence, Spirituality, Christianity, Christian

916 pages, Audiobook

Published July 14, 2026

About the author

John Carson Lennox is Professor of Mathematics in the University of Oxford, Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science, and Pastoral Advisor at Green Templeton College, Oxford. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University and at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics and is a Senior Fellow of the Trinity Forum. In addition, he teaches for the Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme at the Executive Education Centre, Said Business School, Oxford University.

He studied at the Royal School Armagh, Northern Ireland and was Exhibitioner and Senior Scholar at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University from which he took his MA, MMath and PhD. He worked for many years in the Mathematics Institute at the University of Wales in Cardiff which awarded him a DSc for his research. He also holds an MA and DPhil from Oxford University and an MA in Bioethics from the University of Surrey. He was a Senior Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow at the Universities of Würzburg and Freiburg in Germany. He has lectured extensively in North America, Eastern and Western Europe and Australasia on mathematics, the philosophy of science and the intellectual defence of Christianity.

He has written a number of books on the interface between science, philosophy and theology. These include God’s Undertaker: Has Science Buried God? (2009), God and Stephen Hawking, a response to The Grand Design (2011), Gunning for God, on the new atheism (2011), and Seven Days that Divide the World, on the early chapters of Genesis (2011). Furthermore, in addition to over seventy published mathematical papers, he is the co-author of two research level texts in algebra in the Oxford Mathematical Monographs series.

Reviews

[Gay Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is impressive how John Lennox presents his in-depth knowledge in an easy to understand book for readers. Recommended as a fascinating and informative read on the book of Revelation.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this read long but interesting as a lengthy commentary on Revelation. Would recommend for those wanting depth on this biblical book, but its not for the faint of heart, due to its extensive length!

[Louis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading "God, AI & The End of History." It provided insights into AI and scholarly quotes to help me make points I hadn't previously considered. Dr Lennox takes his time, elaborating on exegesis and how he has come to his ideas, and uses not only biblical sources but also historical references, including the Church Fathers. I think anyone of any faith tradition could read this book and come away enriched and better for the time spent on it, as well as with insights into possible dangers in society presently and to come.

[Ron Estrada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent take on Revelation

Lennox does a fantastic job of commenting on the book of Revelations without crossing into the pop-eschatology so prevalent in today’s Christian culture. The references to AI are few and just enough to explore the possibility of such influence. Any believer should add this to his or her bookshelf as a handy reference whenever the subject of the last days should arise.

[Maxim L Prevatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Explores and clarifies Revelation in an easy to understand way

Brings Scripture from all parts of the Bible to define and explain the book of Revelation..He considers ideas and readily admits limits to our understanding of certain parts. Easy to read, thoughtful and engaging,

[Connor Hansford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Compelling, inspiring, and readable. It took me ages to read so I'm not convinced of its devotional potential; perhaps a smaller volume, encompassing select readings might suit the purpose better. There was rather too much C S Lewis for my liking and reading for hours on end the latter have made me, at times, overwhelmed and depressed, but that's not the book's fault. Good.

[John Tsipouras · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful

Extremely well reasoned. I found it inspirational encouraging and challenging. Bringing together relevant scriptures from all the Bible. With excellent presences too. A great read

[L.L. Martin]

I am reading the print edition.