eschatology
/es-kuh-tol-uh-jee/US // ˌɛs kəˈtɒl ə dʒi //UK // (ˌɛskəˈtɒlədʒɪ) //
末世论,末世論,末世,末世学
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Theology.
- : any system of doctrines concerning last, or final, matters, as death, the Judgment, the afterlife, etc.
- : the branch of theology dealing with such matters.
Examples
Chávez imported more than just personnel and advice; he imported the Cuban Revolution's eschatology virtually whole.
As for conservative ideology, it is saturated with eschatology.
In the matter of eschatology Aaron ben Elijah gives a number of views without declaring himself definitely for any of them.
Yet every intermediate truth, when apprehended, throws new light on the souls eschatology.
This belief in individual immortality is expressed poetically and obscurely: it is later than the eschatology of the people.
It is not at all improbable that Jewish eschatology in its later developments was powerfully influenced by the Persian faith.
While rejecting purgatory, Protestantism took over this eschatology.
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