Parousia

American  

[puh-roo-zee-uh, -see-uh, pahr-oo-see-uh] / pəˈru zi ə, -si ə, ˌpɑr uˈsi ə /

noun

1. advent.

2. (lowercase) the presence in any thing of the idea after which it was formed.

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parousia British  

/ pəˈruːsɪə /

noun

1. Christianity another term for the Second Coming

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Etymology

Origin of Parousia

1870–75; < Greek parousía a being present, presence, equivalent to par- par- + ous- (stem of ôn, present participle of eînai to be) + -ia -ia

Example Sentences

As late as the writings of Paul, believers held that a “Parousia,” or apocalyptic Second Coming, was imminent.

From New York Times

At least the study should enable us to distinguish two inspired terms which have been needlessly confounded by not a few writers, viz.: the words "Paraclete," and "Parousia."

From Project Gutenberg

The Parousia for which the Lord had looked, delayed.

From Project Gutenberg

Observe their difference: In the Paraclete, Christ comes spiritually and invisibly; in the Parousia, he comes bodily and gloriously.

From Project Gutenberg

The Paraclete attends the church in the days of her humiliation; the Parousia introduces the church into the day of her glory.

From Project Gutenberg