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eschatologies
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the branch of theology concerned with the study of the end times, final events, and the ultimate destiny of humanity and the world
- Eschatology in Christianity delves into beliefs about the Second Coming of Christ, the Last Judgment, and the establishment of a new heaven and earth.
- Islamic eschatology involves beliefs about the Day of Judgment, resurrection, and the ultimate destiny of individuals based on their deeds.
- Jewish eschatology includes reflections on the Messiah, the resurrection of the dead, and the coming of the Messianic age.
- Buddhism's eschatology is characterized by concepts like Nirvana, the end of suffering, and the attainment of enlightenment through the Eightfold Path.
- Zoroastrianism's eschatology involves the final battle between good and evil, the resurrection of the dead, and the renewal of the world.