Joachim of Fiore

Joachim of Fiore was a 12th-century Italian theologian and mystic who proposed a symbolic interpretation of history divided into three divine ages: the Age of the Father (Old Testament), the Age of the Son (New Testament), and the upcoming Age of the Holy Spirit. He believed these ages represented different stages of spiritual development and societal change, with the final age characterized by spiritual freedom and enlightenment. His ideas influenced religious thought and apocalyptic movements, emphasizing a progressive spiritual evolution aligned with divine plan.