The eclipse and rediscovery of eschatology

The article traces the progressive change in the understanding of history and eschatology from the time of writing the Bible to the present. Augustine excluded the social dimension of eschatology from history, Joachim of Fiore re-introduced it, and the secular philosophers absorbed eschatology entir...

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Published in:	Neotestamentica Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 5 - 16
Main Author:	Decock, P B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bloemfontein, South Africa The New Testament Society of South Africa / Die Nuwe-Testamentiese Werkgemeenskap van Suid-Afrika 01-01-1988 New Testament Society of Southern Africa New Testament Society of South Africa
Subjects:	Augustine Bible Christian history Christianity Churches Eschatology Greek view History Humans Joahchim of Fiore Metaphysics New Testament Resurrection Theology
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Summary:	The article traces the progressive change in the understanding of history and eschatology from the time of writing the Bible to the present. Augustine excluded the social dimension of eschatology from history, Joachim of Fiore re-introduced it, and the secular philosophers absorbed eschatology entirely into the saeculum. Tixe challenge of the secular philosophers, the renewed awareness of human solidarity, and the rediscovery of apocalyptic eschatology seem to be the most important factors which led to the rediscovery of universal, cosmic eschatology during this century.
ISSN:	0254-8356 0254-8356