What Is Eschatology? What is the meaning of the last days? What is eschatology, pronounced (es-ke-tol-o-je)? Let's take these in reverse order. Eschatology is derived from two Greek words. "Eschatos" (es-ke-tos) meaning last or final. "Logos" meaning study or word. Eschatology is the study of last or final things relating to man's redemption. The last days is the final period time wise in which the final events unfold. The question receiving almost frenzied attention today is whether or not we are living in the endtimes. While many people have questions, few know what it is or even what questions to ask. Even ...