eschatologische

Eschatologische is the German-language adjectival form related to eschatology, the branch of theology and religious studies that deals with the end times and the final destiny of individuals and the world. The base noun eschatology comes from Greek eschatos meaning last or final, and the term is used in several languages to describe things pertaining to the study or doctrine of ultimate things. In English, the corresponding adjective is eschatological; in German and other languages, eschatologische is a common inflected form used with feminine or neuter nouns.

The scope of eschatology encompasses a range of topics found in many religious traditions. Core concerns include the destiny of the soul after death, the resurrection of the dead, divine judgment, heaven and hell, and the ultimate fate of the world. Debates often distinguish personal eschatology (individual afterlife) from cosmic or universal eschatology (the end of history or the transformation of reality). Within Christian theology, for example, positions such as amillennialism, premillennialism, and postmillennialism illustrate different eschatological timelines; other faiths offer their own end-time narratives and expectations.

In scholarly and theological discourse, eschatologische discussions appear in theology, biblical studies, philosophy, and religious studies. The term also enters secular or metaphorical usage, describing visions of the future or imminent catastrophe in political, cultural, or environmental contexts. Overall, eschatologie and its adjectival forms serve to frame discourse about ultimate questions regarding time, fate, and the culmination of existence.