In theology, what term refers to the study of the 'last things,' such as death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul?
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Eschatology
The word comes from the Greek 'eskhatos,' meaning 'last.' It is a major branch of study in many religions, focusing on the end of the world or the second coming.
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- What theological field of study focuses on the end of the world and the final destiny of humanity?