Definition
parousia
noun
- In Christian theology, the second coming of Jesus Christ at the end of time.
Usage: theological; often capitalized; from Greek, meaning 'presence' or 'arrival'
Examples
- Early Christians believed in the imminent parousia of Christ.
- The parousia is a central doctrine in Christian eschatology.
- Many New Testament passages discuss the signs preceding the parousia.
- Different Christian denominations have varying interpretations of the parousia.
- The concept of parousia emphasizes Christ's return to judge the living and the dead.