eschatology

Meanings

• The branch of theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or the human destiny.

  - "The study of eschatology has fascinated humans for centuries."
  - "Many religious texts contain detailed eschatological prophecies."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛskəˈtɒlədʒi/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of eschatology that leads to same result
eschatologies , eschatology

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Etymology

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From the Greek word eschaton, meaning 'last' or 'end'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'eschatology' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The Last Judgment is a common theme in eschatological art and literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Apocalyptic literature: A genre of literature that deals with the end of the world or the revelation of divine knowledge.

2. Millenarianism: The belief in a thousand-year reign of peace and righteousness before the end of the world.

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Culture

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Eschatology has been a significant theme in various religions and literary works. In Christianity, eschatology refers to the belief in the Second Coming of Christ and the End Times. In Hinduism, it is associated with the concept of moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

How to Memorize "eschatology"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large clock counting down to zero, representing the end of the world.
   - Visualize a book filled with prophecies about the end times.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the Last Judgment or the End Times.
   - Link it to the image of a world coming to an end.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'eschatology' as 'the study of the last things'.
   - Create a memorable phrase, such as 'End Times Theology'.

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