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the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind
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The study of eschatology focuses on theories about the end of the world and final judgment.
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Eschatology is all about predicting how the world will end and what will happen afterwards.
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Some people get freaked out by eschatology because it deals with apocalyptic scenarios.
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In literature, eschatology is often used as a metaphor for personal transformation and growth.