Eschatological and Apocalyptic Teachings
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- Eschatological and Apocalyptic Teachings
- Jewish Eschatology
- Background
- 1. The Jewish people had a covenant with God.
- 2. The temple of Solomon = God was amongst them.
- 3. Jews began sinning and worshipping false idols.
- 4. The Babylonian capture was a result of the broken covenant.
- What will happen?
- The coming of the Messiah
- The destruction of evil powers
- Universal peace
- The rebuilding of the temple
- The restoration of Israel as the Holy Land (in-gathering)
- Implications
- Some may resort to extremism to speed up what they see as 'the destruction of evil powers'.
- Orthodox Jews may be seen as 'separatist' for choosing not to associate with those outside of their religion.
- The destruction of Al Aqsa/Dome of the Rock to rebuild the temple of Solomon would cause uproar amongst Muslim communities.
- More displaced Palestinians (due to in-gathering) would cause the conflict to escalate.
- Palestine is a holy land for Muslims as well as well as Christians and Jews - it is where Muhammad (pbuh) ascended into heaven. They too have a right to the land.
- The idea of the Messiah is still ardent in Jewish people's minds - they still pray to the wailing wall hoping for his return.
- Background
- Definitions
- Eschatology
- Teachings and beliefs about the end of time.
- Apocalyptic
- Signs, revelations and events about the end of the world.
- Eschatology
- Christian Eschatology
- Transition from Jewish Eschatology
- Jesus is God made-man (i.e. Jesus = the temple).
- The Kingdom of God is open to all those who follow the Great Commandment; there are no "chosen" people of God.
- Jesus is the Messiah and came to save us from sin.
- Jesus offers salvation from sin and established a rule of God (= universal peace).
- Three Versions
- Realised
- The Messiah has come and died to save us from sin, hence whoever believes has experienced the Kingdom of God.
- Inaugurated
- The Messiah has come to start the process of establishing God's Kingdom
- Futuristic
- = Post- Millenarianism; Christ will return after a 'Golden age' in which righteousness prevails. He will end history with the final judgement.
- Millenarian Teachings
- Pre-Millenarianism = Second Coming is preceded by 'trials and tribulations'.
- Amillenarianism; the time period between the crucifixion and the Second Coming is a symbolic millennium.
- Millenarian Teachings
- = Post- Millenarianism; Christ will return after a 'Golden age' in which righteousness prevails. He will end history with the final judgement.
- Realised
- Millenarian Teachings
- Pre-Millenarianism = Second Coming is preceded by 'trials and tribulations'.
- Amillenarianism; the time period between the crucifixion and the Second Coming is a symbolic millennium.
- Signs
- False Messiahs
- Persecution of believers
- Sacrilege
- Famines/ earthquakes / wars
- Purpose = Salvation for all believers who have endured suffering
- (Apocalyptic ideas in the book of Revelation)
- Transition from Jewish Eschatology
- Secular Eschatology
- Destruction of the Universe = physical armageddon
- End of life on Earth
- Population bomb
- Conflict, wars, famine and diseases would be a result of a lack of resources.
- Catholics do not agree with contraception but say that sex should only occur in marriage.
- Are policies like China's one-child policy morally wrong?
- Global warming
- A result of consumerist nature of society.
- How can we decide whether a country's use of fossil fuels is too much? Many economies rely heavily on fuel consumptions so they won't agree to caps.
- International caps/ government initiatives to curb fuel consumption.
- We may have to resort back to 'simple living'.
- Nuclear holocasust
- Irresponsible use of scientific knowledge can result in death on an unimaginable scale.
- Rogue states such as Iran and North Korea want arms for international prowess.
- Scientists also have a moral duty; this is reinforced by the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
- Population bomb
- End of current age = Big Bang and 'Big Crunch'
- Jewish Eschatology
- Implications
- Some may resort to extremism to speed up what they see as 'the destruction of evil powers'.
- Orthodox Jews may be seen as 'separatist' for choosing not to associate with those outside of their religion.
- The destruction of Al Aqsa/Dome of the Rock to rebuild the temple of Solomon would cause uproar amongst Muslim communities.
- More displaced Palestinians (due to in-gathering) would cause the conflict to escalate.
- Palestine is a holy land for Muslims as well as well as Christians and Jews - it is where Muhammad (pbuh) ascended into heaven. They too have a right to the land.
- The idea of the Messiah is still ardent in Jewish people's minds - they still pray to the wailing wall hoping for his return.
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