The Divine Warrior in Revelation and Eschatology

A collection of flashcards focusing on key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on divine violence in the book of Revelation and the broader themes of eschatology.

Divine Warrior

A role attributed to YHWH in the context of justice, particularly at the end of biblical narratives.

Revelation

The last book of the New Testament, characterized by its vivid imagery and depictions of divine violence and judgment.

Retributive Justice

A form of justice focused on punishment for wrongdoing, particularly against those who reject God.

Restorative Justice

A justice approach aimed at restoring the relationship between God and humanity, as suggested by calls to repentance in the Bible.

Eschatology

The study of end times and final events in human history as described in biblical prophecy.

New Creation

The biblical concept that envisions a renewed heaven and earth where believers live in eternal fellowship with YHWH.

Intermediate Stage

The state after death when a person’s material body is in the ground while the immaterial part exists with Jesus.

Second Coming

The anticipated event when Jesus will return to earth to judge the living and the dead.

Hell

In Christian theology, often referred to as the place or state of eternal separation from God for those who reject Him.

Divine Violence

The portrayal of God's violent actions in biblical texts, often involving judgment against evil.

Apocalyptic Genre

A literary style characterized by revelation of divine mysteries and prophetic visions, commonly found in biblical literature.

Separation of Evil

The theological idea that evil individuals or forces will be removed from the realm of new creation to allow the establishment of justice.