Definition
parousias
noun
- Plural of parousia; in Christian theology, the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Usage: theological; often capitalized; primarily used in religious or academic contexts
Examples
- Early Christian writings frequently discussed the parousias and the end times.
- Theologians debate the timing and nature of the parousias described in the New Testament.
- The concept of parousias is central to Christian eschatology.
- Different denominations have varying interpretations of the parousias.