Definition of Soteriology

1. Noun. The branch of Christian theology that deals with salvation as the effect of a divine agency.

Generic synonyms: Christian Theology
Derivative terms: Soteriological

Definition of Soteriology

1. n. A discourse on health, or the science of promoting and preserving health.

Definition of Soteriology

1. Noun. (theology) The study or doctrine of salvation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Soteriology

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Medical Definition of Soteriology

1. A discourse on health, or the science of promoting and preserving health. Origin: Gr. Safety (from saving, a savoir, to save). (04 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Soteriology

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soteriological
soteriologies
soteriology (current term)
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Literary usage of Soteriology

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Christian Dogmatics: A Text-book for Academical Instruction and Private Study by Johannes Jacobus van Oosterzee (1874)
"There exists a close connection between objective soteriology and the subjective soteriology, which we are now to treat. Thus much may at once be laid down ..."

2. A History of Christian Doctrine by William Greenough Thayer Shedd (1863)
"Critical estimate of the Grotian soteriology. The Grotian soteriology, it is evident from this investigation, is a middle theory which participates in the ..."

3. Systematic Theology by Charles Hodge (1873)
"Third, — ' * soteriology, Including the purpose or plan of God in reference to the salvation of man; the person and work of the Redeemer; the application of ..."

4. A Text-book of the History of Doctrines by Karl Rudolf Hagenbach (1861)
"soteriology. § 134. REDEMPTION THROUGH CHRIST. • The Death of Jesus. ... of the devil occupied during this period a prominent place in soteriology, ..."

5. A Text Book of the History of Doctrines by Karl Rudolf Hagenbach (1867)
"The doctrine of the devil occupied during this period a prominent place in soteriology, inasmuch as Gregory ..."

6. Dogmatic Theology by William Greenough Thayer Shedd (1888)
"soteriology. CHAPTER I. CHRIST'S MEDIATORIAL OFFICES. Calvin: Institutes, n. xv ... 148-180. Hodge : Theology, II. 455-608. soteriology ..."

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