Abstract In this article we check the Manichaeism dualism, it's like a cleavage point to enter his eschatological approach. Thereby, we clear up the genesis of the Manichaeism like religious system ...and we exhibit the struggle between Light and Darkness, where, the Light's victory would be the only possible eschatology. Ultimately, we recognize the Manichaeism dualism like an ethicpolitical proposition to make up a specific form of life. Keywords: Light, Darkness, eschatology and Manichaeism dualism. "(...) estos dos árboles, y separa el uno del otro, y sabe que no llegaron a existir el uno a partir del otro, que no precedieron el uno del otro: no proceden de uno.
Formed in 1914, the Assemblies of God (AG) is one of the largest Pentecostal bodies in the world and from the very beginning placed great importance on the second coming of Christ. However, in recent ...decades, a segment of AG ministers and educators have begun to re-examine the theological underpinnings of the denomination's eschatology. Many of the historic expressions of eschatology are losing popularity within Pentecostal circles, particularly the long relationship with dispensational premillennialism. Methodologically the dissertation comprehensively explores AG eschatological positions over the past century based on three primary sources: the official statements of faith and other approved papers, periodical literature, and popular doctrinal works. Chapter Two surveys the literature by pertaining to eschatology AG scholars within the tradition. Chapter Three is a historical analysis of official AG statements on eschatology found in the statements of faith and approved papers. Chapter Four is a reception history of how eschatological doctrines were received and expressed by AG adherents in the Pentecostal Evangel, the official organ of the AG, from 1914-2005. Particular attention is given to how these expressions were shaped by the pneumatological beliefs, historical events, and the influence of dispensationalism. Chapters Five and Six summarize the findings from the various voices within the AG and set out to construct a set of contemporary, yet contextual, eschatological statements that reflect the past and at the same time imagine the future.
To know the future - is a subject that holds great fascination to the general public. Throughout the ages of man there have been those who promised to be able to foretell. Most have been doomed to ...failure; a select group, the true prophets of God, have been the exception. The predictions found in the Word of God are in a class by themselves. It is in God's Word where truths are unfolded and prophecies are made that never fail. This study guide by Dr. James Boyer deals with some of the major themes of Bible prophecy, and we know it will hold for you hours of profitable Bible study. It is a carefully prepared, well-developed study guide covering the major topics of Bible prophecy with clear terminology and helpful outlines. Past prophecies, future prophecies and "You in Prophecy" are topics discussed. Plus, a helpful chapter on "Prophetic Teaching: Its Practical Values."
This essay argues that the insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, can be partially explained by the rise of what we call presidential eschatology, a religious master narrative ...that represents a historic shift from presidents appealing to God to presidents becoming a messiah figure. More specifically, we trace President Trump’s embrace of this kind of religious discourse—which we contend is a form of weaponized political communication aiming to undermine democracy—to his acceptance of a millennialist narrative fashioned by QAnon conspiracy theorists. Through a close reading of primary sources from the movement, the study illustrates how these eschatological themes surfaced in QAnon's discourse and were exploited by Trump and his allies as they sought to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
A detailed study on the nature of Muslim apocalyptic material in Islam, both Sunnī and Shī ʿ ī. Taking a transcultural perspective by also discussing Christian and Jewish apocalyptic traditions, it ...offers in eight studies and three appendices a typology of apocalypses and many new insights into the matter. For instance, historical apocalypses as well as apocalyptic figures, like the Dajjāl, the Sufyānī and the Mahdī are discussed. Moreover, apocalyptic ḥadīth literature, in particular Nuʿaym b. Ḥammād’s (d. 844) Kitāb al-Fitan, and apocalyptic material in tafsīr works are presented. The author argues for a comprehensive understanding of this important feature of the Islamic religious tradition. “... a reference tool and a starting point for students in their study of early Islam" (Sajjad Rizvi)
What Becomes of the Damned R. A. J. Shields
Theologica (Louvain-la-Neuve),
11/2023, Letnik:
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Annihilationism provides a fruitful point of contact between philosophers and theologians for further reflection on nonexistence. In this paper I articulate a key commitment of annihilationism; ...namely, that some persons cease to exist. Such a commitment, I argue, amounts to the claim that some persons exist at time t and then do not exist at t+1, become ‘annihilated objects.’ Claims about annihilated objects induct the annihilationist into a wider realism/anti-realism debate about nonexistent objects. I survey some major viewpoints in this debate. I then draw out some implications for each view for the annihilationist’s commitment to annihilated objects. I show that annihilationism is consistent with some forms of realism and anti-realism and inconsistent with others.
This article explores six different theological responses to the scientific prediction of the ultimately decaying universe. They are atheistic resignation, scientific creationism, futureless ...eschatology, physical eschatology, process eschatology, and, finally, resurrection hope in mutually critical dialogue with scientific prediction. In the conclusion, the author argues that the ultimate ground for the cosmic hope must be derived from the distinctively theological norm, that is, the gospel of Jesus Christ, which encourages us to envision the new creation as the redemptive transformation of the present universe.
