apocatastasis
- noun
- /ˌæpəˈkætəˌsteɪsɪs/
- Specialized
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apocatástasis
- Without a doubt, Origen (ca. 185-251) is the theologian whose name is identified with the term "apocatastasis" and the teaching about universal salvation.
- the doctrine of apocatastasis
- the notion of apocatastasis
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While it cannot be said that Origen presents a coherent, systematic doctrine of apocatastasis (and, arguably, at least not of the sort eventually condemned by the Church), his work does represent the first major "theology of hope" for the salvation of all.
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And while he was not sympathetic to her apocatastasis, he was certainly open to the salvation of non-Christians.
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That included, of course, his doctrine of apocatastasis.
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The answer to this question is of central importance for understanding Origen on the subject of apocatastasis.
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This, he says, is "what is called apocatastasis," giving his own definition to a term that had already been used at least by Clement.
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Thus, the meaning of "apocatastasis" often coincides with resurrection.
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Most scholars admit that the matter is not at all clear and that there is no conclusive evidence that Origen definitively held the radical form of apocatastasis that has come to be associated with his name.
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The philosopher discussed apocatastasis as the ultimate restoration of all souls to their original state.
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In his teachings, he emphasized the concept of apocatastasis, believing that all beings would eventually return to perfection.
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Many followers of Origen embraced apocatastasis, hoping for a future where every soul is redeemed.
Synonyms
A belief that all souls will finally return to God and be saved
Antonyms
How Universal
Surface Forms
Morphology
apocatastasis = apo + catastasis
As a specialized theological belief term formed from obscure combining forms, learners cannot infer the sense from its components without prior knowledge.
Etymology
Apocatastasis comes from Greek parts apo- meaning 'back' and katastasis meaning 'restoring'. That's why the word is used for the belief that all things or souls will one day be brought back to a perfect or original state.