apocalyptic

from the Greek apokalypsis, or “uncovering” that generally applies to events that take place at the end of the world, especially as described in the Book of Revelation also known as the Apocalypse of St. John that foretells of violent supernaturalIs a theological concept developed in Roman Catholic theology primarily by Thomas Aquinas that maintains that God dispenses his grace in at various ti... more events in the last days. Belief in an imminent apocalyptic return of ChristDerived from a Greek term meaning anointed and is equivalent to the word “messiah” from Hebrew roots. The anointing references the act of installi... more often played a key role in the teachings of various ProtestantContrary to popular belief, the term does not refer to protest against the Roman Catholic Church. The term original refers to a formal protest lodged ... more groups during the ReformationA revolutionary religious movement during the 16th century Europe that initially sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church but led to the emergence o... more.