End Times
A Beginner's History of Christian Eschatology
Course Overview
This course will introduce you to the history of Christian eschatology - the doctrine of the last things (End Times) - from the earliest church fathers through the 19th century and into the present day. Rather than beginning with charts and timelines, students will discover how the church has understood the end times in each age, shaped by Scripture, history, and the pressures of the moment.
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Lesson 1: What Are We Even Talking About
Eschatology is the branch of Christian theology that deals with the last things. The word comes from the Greek eschatos, meaning 'last' or 'final.' Eschatology asks the questions: How does history end? What happens when we die? What does the Bible say about the return of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, heaven, and hell?
Eschatology is the branch of Christian theology that deals with the last things. The word comes from the Greek eschatos, meaning 'last' or 'final.' Eschatology asks the questions: How does history end? What happens when we die? What does the Bible say about the return of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, heaven, and hell?
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