parousia

Meanings

• noun

  Presence or arrival of someone or something, especially the Second Coming of Christ in Christian eschatology.

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Variants

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Parousia , parousia

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Etymology

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From Greek parousia, from para 'beside' + eusia 'food' (from eo 'to eat'). In the New Testament it is used to refer to the presence or coming of Christ.

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1. The Parousia is also referred to as the 'Day of the Lord' in the Bible.

2. Some Christians believe that the Parousia has already occurred in the form of the historical Jesus.

3. The Parousia is a common theme in apocalyptic literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Second Coming: The return of Jesus Christ to earth as described in the New Testament.

2. Eschatology: The branch of theology concerned with the end of the world and the final destiny of humanity.

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Culture

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In Christian theology, the Parousia refers to the Second Coming of Christ, the end of the world, and the beginning of the Kingdom of God. It is often depicted in art and literature as a time of judgment and redemption.

How to Memorize "parousia"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowd of people looking up to the sky, waiting for the arrival of Jesus Christ.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Parousia' with the Second Coming of Christ and the end of the world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'Parousia' as 'Presence of the Savior'.

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