A History of Eschatology in a Catholic Perspective

Eschatology, derived from the Greek word eschaton, meaning "last," is the branch of theology that deals with the ultimate destiny of humanity and the world. It is concerned with the "last things," which traditionally include death, judgment, heaven, hell, and the end of time itself. Eschatology is at once a deeply personal subject, addressing the individual's fate after death, and a cosmic one, pondering the fate of the world and all of creation. In Catholic theology, eschatology cannot be ...