Second Coming

noun

in Christian theology
: the time when Jesus Christ will return to judge humanity at the end of the world : parousia

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Second Coming was in the 15th century

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“Second Coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Second%20Coming. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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