ch. 2 vocab Flashcards
apocalyptic
a type of prophetic literature that uses symbolic images to convey a message of hope to readers in the midst of trials
beatific vision
the clear, immediate, intuitive knowledge of god granted to the blessed in heaven
eschatology
the study of the last things
general judgement
coincident with the second coming of christ, it will entail the disclosure of all human deeds and reveal the meaning of salvation history and the providence of god
good death
death in the state of grace
heaven
the state of eternal happiness with god, sharing in his divine life
heavenly liturgy
the adoration of rendered almighty god by the angels and saints in heaven
hell
the state of eternal punishment for those souls who have rejected god and have the stain of mortal sin
last things
the elements that pertain directly to eternity, including death, judgement, resurrection, heaven, hell, and the end of time
new jerusalem
the heavenly city
parousia
greek term for the second coming of christ
particular judgement
the eternal recompense received by each soul at the moment of death
purgatory
a state of financial purification after death before entrance into heaven for those who died in god’s grace and friendship but were only imperfectly purified
revelation
the final book of the bible which offers a message of hope and symbolically foretells the final victory of christ and his church
