Catholic Eschatological Imagination and the Mystics of Fire: Possible Perspectives for a Muslim–Christian Dialogue

During the twentieth century, Catholic theology moved to reject misuse of imaginaries afterlife. By insisting on a de-cosmologization “last things”, theologians endorsed Christocentric eschatology. However, physical material view remains dominant in popular perception afterworld. Recently, some authors have engaged reevaluation role imagination. In eschatology as well, several assert need for more affective and effective Christian imaginary hereafter. this essay, image fire serves case study. References are frequent Bible, many mystics also describe their encounter with God terms burning. For instance, Catherine Genoa’s experience purification through Christ’s love led commitment social justice. Appreciating contribution fire, might fashion revised address certain eschatological issues such Purgatory. Despite fact that Islam “the Fire” is synonym Hell, could enter into dialogue Shi’i Sufi experiences regarding ontology imagination, importance unity God, fiery God’s love.