1. The historical ruthless ruler who comes against God's people in the 'glorious land' of Israel in Daniel's more immediate future has been identified as Seleucid dynasty ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes (see 11:21-35). But who is the deceptive and dominant endtimes ruler described in 11:36-45?

2. What end-time events are referred to in Daniel 12:1-3?