Eschatology 3

Punishment and justice

Concept that encompasses the moral implications and consequences of actions in relation to divine standards.

Hades

In Greek thought, a shadowy place of half-existence where souls await judgment.

Gahenna

In Judaism, a place of torment and suffering associated with punishment.

Sheol

An underworld in the Old Testament, where departed souls reside.

Divine attributes

Characteristics ascribed to God, such as goodness, justice, and love.

Apophaticism

The belief of speaking about God in negative terms, recognizing our limited understanding of divine nature.

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

A biblical story that illustrates the consequences of one's actions after death and reflects upon divine justice.

Aquinas' view on God

Aquinas describes God as non-composite, simple, and the only being who possesses existence inherently.

Analogical knowledge of God

Understanding God through analogies; recognizing that while we can attribute qualities to God, they differ fundamentally from human attributes.

Eternal suffering

The theological concept referring to the never-ending punishment of the wicked in the afterlife.