eschatology

[ es-kuh-tol-uh-jee ]

noun

, Theology.

1. any system of doctrines concerning last, or final, matters, as death, the Judgment, the afterlife, etc.
2. the branch of theology dealing with such matters.

eschatology

/ ˌɛskəˈtɒlədʒɪ; ˌɛskətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the branch of theology or biblical exegesis concerned with the end of the world

Derived Forms

• ˌeschaˈtologist, noun
• eschatological, adjective
• ˌeschatoˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• es·cha·to·log·i·cal [es-k, uh, -tl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l, e-skat-l-], adjective
• es·cha·tol·o·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of eschatology¹

First recorded in 1835–45; from Greek éschato(s) “last” + -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of eschatology¹

C19: from Greek eskhatos last

Example Sentences

Chávez imported more than just personnel and advice; he imported the Cuban Revolution's eschatology virtually whole.

From The Daily Beast

As for conservative ideology, it is saturated with eschatology.

From The Daily Beast

In the matter of eschatology Aaron ben Elijah gives a number of views without declaring himself definitely for any of them.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet every intermediate truth, when apprehended, throws new light on the souls eschatology.

From Project Gutenberg

This belief in individual immortality is expressed poetically and obscurely: it is later than the eschatology of the people.

From Project Gutenberg

It is not at all improbable that Jewish eschatology in its later developments was powerfully influenced by the Persian faith.

From Project Gutenberg

While rejecting purgatory, Protestantism took over this eschatology.

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