eschatology

[ es-kuh-tol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌɛs kəˈtɒl ə dʒi /

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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.

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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

-escent, eschalot, eschar, escharotic, eschatological, eschatology, eschaton, escheat, escheatage, escheatment, escheator

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How to use eschatology in a sentence

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 the matter of eschatology Aaron ben Elijah gives a number of views without declaring himself definitely for any of them.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy|Isaac Husik
Yet every intermediate truth, when apprehended, throws new light on the souls eschatology.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews|Thomas Charles Edwards

This belief in individual immortality is expressed poetically and obscurely: it is later than the eschatology of the people.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7|Various
It is not at all improbable that Jewish eschatology in its later developments was powerfully influenced by the Persian faith.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7|Various
While rejecting purgatory, Protestantism took over this eschatology.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7|Various

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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