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Meaning of "eschatology" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ESCHATOLOGY

From Greek eskhatos last.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ESCHATOLOGY

eschatology  [ˌɛskəˈtɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ESCHATOLOGY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Eschatology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ESCHATOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

eschatology

Eschatology

Eschatology i/ˌɛskəˈtɒlədʒi/ is a part of theology concerned with what are believed to be the final events of history, or the ultimate destiny of humanity. This concept is commonly referred to as the "end of the world" or "end time". The word arises from the Greek ἔσχατος/ἐσχάτη/ἔσχατον, eschatos/eschatē/eschaton meaning "last" and -logy meaning "the study of", first used in English around 1550. The Oxford English Dictionary defines eschatology as "The department of theological science concerned with ‘the four last things: death, judgment, heaven and hell’." In the context of mysticism, the phrase refers metaphorically to the end of ordinary reality and reunion with the Divine. In many religions it is taught as an existing future event prophesied in sacred texts or folklore. More broadly, eschatology may encompass related concepts such as the Messiah or Messianic Age, the end time, and the end of days. History is often divided into "ages", which are time periods each with certain commonalities. One age comes to an end and a new age, where different realities are present, begins.

Definition of eschatology in the English dictionary

The definition of eschatology in the dictionary is the branch of theology or biblical exegesis concerned with the end of the world.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ESCHATOLOGY


climatology
ˌklaɪməˈtɒlədʒɪ
cosmetology
ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ
cytology
saɪˈtɒlədʒɪ
dermatology
ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
gerontology
ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
haematology
ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
hematology
ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
hepatology
ˌhɛpəˈtɒlədʒɪ
histology
hɪˈstɒlədʒɪ
neonatology
ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒɪ
ontology
ɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
otology
əʊˈtɒlədʒɪ
paleontology
ˌpælɪɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
parasitology
ˌpærəsaɪˈtɒlədʒɪ
primatology
ˌpraɪməˈtɒlədʒɪ
proctology
prɒkˈtɒlədʒɪ
rheumatology
ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
Scientology
ˌsaɪənˈtɒlədʒɪ
tautology
tɔːˈtɒlədʒɪ
teratology
ˌtɛrəˈtɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ESCHATOLOGY

eschalot
eschar
escharotic
eschatologic
eschatological
eschatologically
eschatologist
escheat
escheatable
escheatage
escheatment
escheator
Escher figure
Escherichia
eschew
eschewal
eschewer
eschscholtzia
eschscholzia

WORDS THAT END LIKE ESCHATOLOGY

archaeology
astrology
biology
biotechnology
ecology
genealogy
geology
information technology
methodology
microbiology
mythology
neurology
oncology
pathology
pharmacology
physiology
psychology
sociology
technology
terminology
theology

Synonyms and antonyms of eschatology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «eschatology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ESCHATOLOGY

Find out the translation of eschatology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of eschatology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «eschatology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

末世论
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

escatología
570 millions of speakers

English

eschatology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परलोक विद्या
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الايمان بالآخرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эсхатология
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

escatologia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

eschatology
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

eschatologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Eskatologi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Eschatologie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

終末論
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

종말론
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Eskatologi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thế mạt luận
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காலயியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एस्केटोलॉजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

eskatologya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

escatologia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

eschatologia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

есхатологія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

escatologie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εσχατολογία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eskatologie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

eskatologi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

eschatology
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of eschatology

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ESCHATOLOGY»

The term «eschatology» is regularly used and occupies the 84.600 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ESCHATOLOGY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about eschatology

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ESCHATOLOGY»

Discover the use of eschatology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to eschatology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Eschatology
Schwarz guides readers through the range of opinions on the subject of the future, telling how readers' understanding of eschatology has developed and laying out the factors that must be considered when speaking meaningfully about the ...
Hans Schwarz, 2000
2
Eschatology: Death and Eternal Life
Eschatology presents a balanced perspective of the doctrine at the center of Christian belief--the Church's faith in eternal life.
Pope Benedict XVI, Aidan Nichols, 2007
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Occidental Eschatology
One of the great Jewish intellectuals of the twentieth century, Taubes published only this one book during his life, and here the English translation finally becomes available.
‎2009
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Christ Our Hope: An Introduction to Eschatology
Christ Our Hope is a masterful reflection on Christian eschatology, in a textbook of twelve accessible chapters.
Paul O'Callaghan, 2011
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The Oxford Handbook of Eschatology
This volume will be the primary resource for students, scholars, and others interested in questions of our ultimate existence.
Jerry L. Walls, 2007
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Liberating Eschatology: Essays in Honor of Letty M. Russell
This volume addresses a theme long essential to feminist and liberationist theology: in what can we hope, and what role should hope play in our actions and our lives?
Letty M. Russell, Margaret A. Farley, Serene Jones, 1999
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Eschatology, Messianism, and the Dead Sea Scrolls
The eight essays in this book on the subjects of eschatology and messianism evidenced in the Dead Sea Scrolls were originally delivered at a conference for a lay audience, and are therefore accessible to the interested reading public.
Craig A. Evans, Peter W. Flint, 1997
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The Hope of the Early Church: A Handbook of Patristic ...
This book is an outline of the development of eschatological thought in the first seven centuries of Christianity.
Brian Daley, 1991
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Eschatology in the Indo-Iranian Traditions: The Genesis and ...
Tracing the Indo-Iranian concepts of the nature and constitution of man, with special reference to the doctrine of the Soul and its transmigration, the book demonstrates the profound nature of the physical, ethical, spiritual, and ...
Mitra Ara, 2008
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Covenant and Eschatology: The Divine Drama
In this innovative work in theological method and hermeneutics, Michael S. Horton uses the motif of the covenant as a way of binding together God's "word" and God's "act.
Michael Scott Horton, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ESCHATOLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term eschatology is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Spectator at war: The eschatology of Austria-Hungary
Italian infantry on the march at the time of Italy's offensive against Austria-Hungary, its first engagement of World War I, 1915. Original ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
All creatures
Without a robust doctrine of creation we will significantly misunderstand salvation, Christology, the Trinity, eschatology, and the nature and ... «The Christian Century, Jul 15»
3
Eastbrook grad releases new book
Cooper has most recently been studying eschatology, the study of “end things,” at Azusa Pacific University in California. kAmkDA2? «Chronicle-Tribune, Jul 15»
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A Note For Bible-Believing Christians Who Want to Be Inclusive
The Bible contains evidence both of the “present” world and of the “new world” (eschatology); it reflects the tension in both is patriarchy and its ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
5
Have Premillennialists Given Up?
In an article entitled "Eschatology Matters," The American Vision, a Calvinist website that is not premillennial, said this about the article by Rev. «Christian Broadcasting Network, Jul 15»
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Hugh Roberts
In Islamic eschatology, Dabiq is one of the two possible locations of a battle between Muslims and an invading Christian army which the Muslims will win, their ... «London Review of Books, Jul 15»
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When faith becomes culture
... (1) “Human Life, Here and Here after, Eschatology and Anthropology in the Judeo-Christian and Etsako Religions; (2) Dreams of my Parents; ... «Daily Trust, Jul 15»
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Premillennialism is not the Problem: A Response to American Vision
Postmillennialism is a view of eschatology (end times theory) that sees the Church as playing a central role in bringing about the "1000 year ... «Christian Post, Jul 15»
9
Dune, 50 years on: how a science fiction novel changed the world
In Islamic eschatology, the honorific Mahdi has a long and complex history. Various leaders have claimed or been given it. Most Shia identify ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
10
Numbers have always mattered
The Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, with regard to the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, and Professor Alister McGrath, with regard to eschatology, show how ... «Church Times, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Eschatology [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/eschatology>. May 2024 ».
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