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soteriology

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so·te·ri·ol·o·gy  (s-tîr-l-j)
n.
The theological doctrine of salvation as effected by Jesus.
[Greek strion, deliverance (from str, savior, from saos, ss, safe; see teu- in Indo-European roots) + -logy.]
so·teri·o·logic (--ljk), so·teri·o·logi·cal (--kl) adj.
soteriology [sɒˌtɪərɪˈɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Theol the doctrine of salvation
[from Greek sōtēria deliverance (from sōtēr a saviour) + -logy]
soteriologic  [sɒˌtɪərɪəˈlɒdʒɪk], soteriological adj
soteriology
Rare. 1. a treatise on health.
2. the science of attaining and maintaining good health. — soteriological, adj.
See also: Health
See also: Theology
the doctrine of salvation through Jesus Christ. — soteriologic, soteriological, adj.
See also: Christ
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.soteriology - the branch of Christian theology that deals with salvation as the effect of a divine agency
Christian theology - the teachings of Christian churches
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