Eschatology
/ˌɛs.kəˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/noun
The study of the end times or last things, especially in a religious context.
Did you know?Eschatology not only explores apocalyptic events but also influences how cultures perceive life, death, and the afterlife, deeply intertwining faith with existential meanings.
Etymological Timeline
Greek
Greek
eschatos
“last, furthest, ultimate.”
Greek
Greek
logia
“study, discourse.”
Early Christian Era
Latin
eschatologia
“theological study of the end times.”
14th Century
Middle English
eschatologie
“the study of ultimate fate or final events.”
Modern English
English
eschatology
“the theological study of death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul.”