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Eschatology (from the Greek ἔσχατος, Eschatos meaning "last" and -logy meaning "the study of") is a part of theology and philosophy concerned with what is believed to be the final events in the history of the world, or the ultimate destiny of humanity, commonly referred to as the end of the world. While in mysticism the phrase refers metaphorically to the end of ordinary reality and reunion with the Divine, in many traditional religions it is taught as an actual future event prophesied in sacred texts or folklore. More broadly, eschatology may encompass related concepts such as the Messiah or Messianic Age, the end time, and the end of days. The Latin word aeon, (from the Greek aion) meaning "century" (connotation "age"), may be translated as "end of the age (or historical period)" instead of "end of the world". The time distinction also has theological significance; while the end of time in mystical traditions relates to escaping confinement in the "given" reality, some religions believe and fear it to be the literal destruction of the planet (or of all living things) – with the human race surviving in some new form, ending the current "age" of existence. Most modern eschatology and apocalypticism, both religious and secular, involves the violent disruption or destruction of the world, whereas Christian and Jewish eschatologies view the end times as the consummation or perfection of God's creation of the world. For example, according to ancient Hebrew belief, life takes a linear (and not cyclical) path; the world began with God and is constantly headed toward God’s final goal for creation. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What are Thornton Wilder's feelings on religion/eschatology? Q. This is to do with "The Bridge of San Luis Rey." Can be as gathered from the book or otherwise. Asked by Condaer - Thu Dec 4 18:38:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. These links will give you a little help in answering this Answered by im back - Mon Dec 8 13:25:25 2008 What is your eschatology? Q. What is your belief in "the end"...is there an end? Are we in the last days? Does Jesus Christ reappear? Or does he send ministers acting in his name...is there a millenial period of utopia? And, what is your denomination? Asked by Digital Age - Tue Nov 25 12:15:57 2008 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments A. I don't think we are in the last days. Jesus isn't coming back sadly no utopia but anytime humans want they can change how they treat others. for as long as you live, you are always free to do better next time. no church Answered by Siver C - Tue Nov 25 12:25:38 2008 Christians: What role does end-times prophecy (eschatology) play in your faith?
Q. Do you consider the prophesized events surrounding the end of the world (tribulation, mark or the beast, Anti-Christ, rapture, etc) a vital and central part of your faith? Asked by Pablito - Fri Sep 1 13:09:13 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments A. The only role it plays is to give hope that God wins in the end (which was the book's main purpose when written to a heavily persecuted Church). It does not play a vital role to my faith and it's annoying sometimes when people interpret an obviously symbolic book (Revelation) so literally. Answered by KDdid - Fri Sep 1 13:12:33 2006 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Eschatology" See also:
 news.google.com The Jewish Journal of greater L.A Although eschatology is not emphasized in Judaism, there is a recurring metaphor in rabbinic literature of a heavenly tribunal, an accounting of one's ... and more » news.google.com Examiner.com Islamic eschatology is far more detailed, but the point here is that both Muslims and Christians believe that Jesus (pbuh) will return. ... and more » news.google.com Canada Free Press Environmentalist eschatology may be short on theology, but it's long on nightmarish apocalyptic visions of eco-disasters with technology taking the place of ... and more » From Google News Search: "Eschatology"  apologus.wordpress.com Uri Brito Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:39:41 GM I would like to focus on . eschatology. throughout Church History. Next Sunday, we will look at the Biblical Case for Postmillennialism and we will conclude our study answering objections to Postmillennialism and offering the practical ...  aflitt.livejournal.com aflitt Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:32:56 GM Floating around in an unfocused haze this morning, poking at this and that with my coffee in one hand and my mouse in the other. Need to do a few things. It's beautiful outside and I want to get outside, but it is hot and I want to hide ...  modres.wordpress.com modres ue, 14 Jul 2009 16:18:14 GM What is tragically amazing is how people not only adopt a particular . Eschatological. view, but they then often turn around and condemn others who do not agree with their viewpoints! Over the course of the past few weeks, I ve had some ... From Google Blog Search: "Eschatology" |
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