eschatology

[ es-kuh-tol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌɛs kəˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun 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.

Origin of eschatology

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

OTHER WORDS FROM eschatology

es·cha·to·log·i·cal

[es-kuh-tl-oj-i-kuhl, e-skat-l-], /ˌɛs kə tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl, ɛˌskæt l-/, adjectivees·cha·tol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby eschatology

eschalot, eschar, escharotic, escharotomy, eschatological, eschatology, escheat, escheatage, escheator, Escher, Escher figure

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Example sentences from the Web for eschatology

Chávez imported more than just personnel and advice; he imported the Cuban Revolution's eschatology virtually whole.
Where Chavez Learned to Chavez|Justin Green|March 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
As for conservative ideology, it is saturated with eschatology.
Blood for Sale? Reagan’s Pagan Cult|Lee Siegel|May 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In any case, the details of Christian eschatology must not engage us much in interpreting Goethe's epigram.
The Epic|Lascelles Abercrombie
While rejecting purgatory, Protestantism took over this eschatology.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7|Various

It is from this eschatology that Plato derives the moral sanctions which he employs in his State.
Aristotle and Ancient Educational Ideals|Thomas Davidson
The eschatology of the Koran is especially prominent in its earlier parts.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 4|Various
The man Kant felt that morality was the basis of eschatology, but the professor of philosophy inverted the terms.
Tragic Sense Of Life|Miguel de Unamuno

British Dictionary definitions for eschatology

eschatology

/ (ˌɛskəˈtɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

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

Derived forms of eschatology

eschatological (ˌɛskətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveeschatologically, adverbeschatologist, noun

Word Origin for eschatology

C19: from Greek eskhatos last

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单词	eschatology
释义	eschatology [ es-kuh-tol-uh-jee ] / ˌɛs kəˈtɒl ə dʒi / noun 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. Origin of eschatology First recorded in 1835–45; from Greek éschato(s) “last” + -logy OTHER WORDS FROM eschatology es·cha·to·log·i·cal [es-kuh-tl-oj-i-kuhl, e-skat-l-], /ˌɛs kə tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl, ɛˌskæt l-/, adjectivees·cha·tol·o·gist, noun Words nearby eschatology eschalot, eschar, escharotic, escharotomy, eschatological, eschatology, escheat, escheatage, escheator, Escher, Escher figure Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for eschatology Chávez imported more than just personnel and advice; he imported the Cuban Revolution's eschatology virtually whole. Where Chavez Learned to Chavez\|Justin Green\|March 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST As for conservative ideology, it is saturated with eschatology. Blood for Sale? Reagan’s Pagan Cult\|Lee Siegel\|May 26, 2012\|DAILY BEAST In any case, the details of Christian eschatology must not engage us much in interpreting Goethe's epigram. The Epic\|Lascelles Abercrombie While rejecting purgatory, Protestantism took over this eschatology. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7\|Various It is from this eschatology that Plato derives the moral sanctions which he employs in his State. Aristotle and Ancient Educational Ideals\|Thomas Davidson The eschatology of the Koran is especially prominent in its earlier parts. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 4\|Various The man Kant felt that morality was the basis of eschatology, but the professor of philosophy inverted the terms. Tragic Sense Of Life\|Miguel de Unamuno British Dictionary definitions for eschatology eschatology / (ˌɛskəˈtɒlədʒɪ) / noun the branch of theology or biblical exegesis concerned with the end of the world Derived forms of eschatology eschatological (ˌɛskətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveeschatologically, adverbeschatologist, noun Word Origin for eschatology C19: from Greek eskhatos last Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to eschatology Pareidolia vs. EschatologyWhen similar strange events occur closely together (like birds falling from the sky), you may try to find a deeper meaning. We've got a word for that. READ MORE
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eschatology

noun Theology.

Origin of eschatology

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noun

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