Eschatology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of eschatology according to AQA?
A
Beliefs about the destiny of mankind and the world
2
Q
What word is eschatology derived from, what language does this word come from and what does this word mean?
A
Eschatos
From Greek
It means last
3
Q
What is the focus of eschatology?
A
‘Last things’ or ‘ideas about the end’
The destiny of Nanking as a whole and not just individuals
4
Q
What are the Christian teachings associated with eschatology (Theological approach)?
A
1) Mark 13
2) The rapture
3) Dispensationalism
4) Premillennialism
5) Millennialism
6) Amillennialism
7) Postmillennialism
8) Antichrist
5
Q
What are the secular views associated with eschatology (secular approach)?
A
1) Cataclysmic
2) No divine influence
3) The enlightenment: Eschatology as superstition
