Katechon - Wikipedia
WEBThe katechon (from Greek: τὸ κατέχον, "that which withholds", or ὁ κατέχων, "the one who withholds") is a biblical concept which has subsequently developed into a notion of political philosophy.
Who or What Is the Katechon? - Fatima
WEBApr 25, 2023 — Who or What Is the Katechon? by Eric Bermingham. April 25, 2023. 7 minute read. 3 Comments. One very controversial eschatological topic today is the identity of the “Katechon” (Greek for “Restrainer”) of 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7. The Restrainer is the one holding back the Antichrist.
Carl Schmitt: Katechon - Critical Legal Thinking
WEBJul 3, 2018 — God’s historical agent, the katechon, not only tempers the eschatological enthusiasm for the parousia of Christ, but also by doing so, attempts to restore order in the midst of crisis and chaos. The image of the katechon is clearly situated within the context of the metaphysical conflict between the forces of good and evil.
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Antichrist - NEW ADVENT
WEBThe Apostle refers immediately to contemporary men and events, which are, however, types of the eschatological katechon, "man of sin", and day of the Lord; the destruction of Jerusalem, e.g., is the type of the Lord's second coming, etc. (Döllinger).
What is the κατεχον and who is the κατεχων at 2 Thess 2:6-7?
WEBMay 12, 2021 — For it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, 4 who opposes and exalts himself above [e]every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God.
FilioQue in English (12) - What is the 'katechon'? (for translation …
WEBFather Elias Leyds c.s.j. continues his English version of ‘FilioQue – the Catholic trademark’. It is a series programs treating subjects related to the dogma of the Filioque.
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WEBIn several views ὁ κατέχων [ho katechōn] is seen as a benevolent supernatural figure rather than a hostile one. Usually an angel, such as Michael, or another type of heavenly being, such as Elijah, or a mythological being, is suggested. The most common supernatural figure suggested, though, is God Himself.
Empire and Katechon: A Question of Political Theology (from Paul, …
WEBWho or what is the katechon? How does the katechon work, and what value should we attributed to it? In De civitate Dei, Augustine admits to his essential ignorance, but he is well aware of the long exegetical tradition on the topic.
The Apocalypse According to Carl Schmitt: the ... - University of …
WEBJan 3, 2017 — The figure, or concept, of Katechon, is introduced by Saint Paul in the Second Letter to the Thessalonians. According to Paul, the Katechon , which is described as both person and principle, is he or that which restrains ‘the lawless one’ and ‘lawlessness’ and thereby staves off the end of time.
14.4.2. Who is the Restrainer - Bible Study Tools
WEBThe Restrainer is referred to as both neuter (τὸ κατέχον [to katechon] , “ what is restraining”) and masculine (ὁ κατέχων [ho katechōn] , “ He who now restrains”). The Restrainer existed in Paul’s day. The Restrainer has been continually and effectively restraining for nearly 2,000 years so far.
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