Eschatology is ==the study of "end things," or the doctrine of last times, particularly concerning [[Death]], the afterlife, and the end of the world==. It encompasses beliefs about the end of human life, the end of the world, and the [[Nature]] of the Kingdom of God. Different religions and philosophical systems have their own unique eschatological beliefs, often involving concepts like resurrection, judgment, heaven, and hell.  Here's a more detailed breakdown:  Core Concepts:  - **End of the World:** Many religions and philosophical systems posit a final end to the world, often involving cataclysmic events and a divine intervention.  - **Death and the Afterlife:** Eschatology explores what happens to individuals after death, including beliefs about the soul, resurrection, judgment, and various realms like heaven, hell, or purgatory.  - **Judgment:** A common theme is a final judgment where individuals are judged based on their actions or faith, determining their eternal destiny.  - **Messianic Era:** Some eschatological views involve a period of peace and righteousness, often associated with a messianic figure, before the end.  - **Theodicy:** Eschatology often grapples with the question of why evil exists and how God's justice will ultimately be vindicated.  Examples in Different Religions:  - **Christianity:** Christian eschatology focuses on the second coming of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, and the establishment of God's kingdom.  - **Islam:** Islamic eschatology emphasizes the Day of Resurrection, the final judgment, and the rewards and punishments in the afterlife.  - **[[Judaism]]:** Jewish eschatology includes beliefs about the coming of the Messiah, the resurrection of the dead, and the establishment of a Messianic era.  - **[[Hinduism]]:** [[Hinduism]] has its own cyclical view of [[Time]] and the end of the world, often involving the destruction and recreation of the universe.  In essence, eschatology is a broad and multifaceted field that explores the ultimate destiny of humanity and the universe. `Concepts:` `Knowledge Base:`