Eschaton
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛs.kə.tɑn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eschaton is a noun meaning (by extension) An end or fulfilment of history in general.
Meaning
(by extension) An end or fulfilment of history in general.
More Meanings
- (Christianity, theology) The apocalypse; the approach of Christ’s reign immediately preceding the end of the world; a conception of or circumstance pertaining to this era.
Example Sentences
immanentize the eschaton
Near-synonyms: Revelation, Armageddon
Without these sayings, the textual basis for saying Jesus expected an imminent eschaton becomes very slender.
Only in the eschaton will God’s purpose gain its final fulfilment, a fulfilment, be it noted, which may still include some form of movement within a time-series.
Word Forms
- eschatons
- eschata
Synonyms for eschaton
Depending on context, synonyms include Revelation, Armageddon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apocalypse, armageddon, egersis, tribulation, amillennialism, epiphany.
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