1. Plural of eschatology; beliefs or doctrines concerning the end of the world or the final destiny of humanity and the universe.
Usage: Primarily used in religious, theological, and philosophical contexts.; Often refers to Christian, Islamic, Jewish, or other religious traditions' teachings about the end times.
2. Academic or scholarly studies and interpretations of eschatological themes across different religions and cultures.
Usage: Used in academic and comparative religion discourse.

Examples

• Different Christian eschatologies interpret the Book of Revelation in various ways.
• Medieval eschatologies often depicted vivid images of judgment day and the afterlife.
• Scholars compare Islamic and Christian eschatologies to understand shared apocalyptic traditions.
• The course examines eschatologies from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Zoroastrianism.
• Modern eschatologies sometimes incorporate environmental and technological concerns.
• Religious eschatologies have influenced art, literature, and philosophy throughout history.