Friday word: Eschatological

[med_cat]

es·cha·to·log·i·cal adjective \(ˌ)es-ˌka-tə-ˈlä-ji-kəl, ˌes-kə-\


1: of or relating to eschatology or an eschatology
2: of or relating to the end of the world or the events associated with it in eschatology

Eschatology:

1: a branch of theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or of humankind
2: a belief concerning death, the end of the world, or the ultimate destiny of humankind; specifically : any of various Christian doctrines concerning the Second Coming, the resurrection of the dead, or the Last Judgment

Etymology:

Greek eschatos last, farthest

First Known Use: 1844

Example:

To enter into the world of Putin’s favorite philosophers is to enter a world full of melodrama, mysticism and grandiose eschatological visions.

(Source:http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/04/opinion/brooks-putin-cant-stop.html)

Comments

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

Excellent, a word to be familiar with for sure and good topical source citing; I like how creating entries for this community keeps me more aware and curious than I might normally be regarding vocabulary.

[prettygoodword.livejournal.com]

That.

[med_cat]

Both of you are most welcome :)

[prettygoodword.livejournal.com]

And in the same family, eschaton, the end times.

---L.

[med_cat]

Thanks; not heard that one before :)