Soteriology

Soteriology

Soteriology is the branch of theology that deals with salvation. [Webster's Third New International Dictionary Unabridged ISBN 3829052928] It is derived from the Greek "sōtērion" "salvation" (from "sōtēr" "savior, preserver") + English -logy. [ [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soteriology "soteriology"] , definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary] The term itself can be used to refer to any kind of religion, and no savior figure or figures are required. ["Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction". Sue Hamilton, Oxford University Press, pp. 2 ISBN 0192853740] Soteriology is a key factor that distinguishes religion from philosophy. ["Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction". Sue Hamilton, Oxford University Press, pp. 3 ISBN 0192853740]

ee also

*Buddhology
*Christian soteriology
*Krishnology
*Moksha
*Moksa (Jainism)
*Nirvana
*Sach Khand

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  • soteriology — so*te ri*ol o*gy (s[ o]*t[=e] r[i^]*[o^]l [ o]*j[y^]), n. [Gr. swthri a safety (from swth rios saving, swth r a savior, sw zein to save) + logy.] 1. A discourse on health, or the science of promoting and preserving health. [1913 Webster] 2.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • soteriology — 1847, in reference to health; 1864 in reference to salvation, from Gk. soteria “preservation, salvation,” from soizein save, preserve + OLOGY (Cf. ology) …   Etymology dictionary

  • soteriology — [sō tir΄ē äl′ə jē] n. [< Gr sōtēria, deliverance (in LXX & N.T., salvation) < sōtēr, deliverer (in N.T., Savior) < sōzein, to save < sōs, saos, safe, sound, prob. < IE * twewos < base * tēu , to swell, be strong > L tumere +… …   English World dictionary

  • soteriology —    This word (from the Greek sōtēria, meaning salvation, and logos, meaning study) refers to the theological study of the doctrine of salvation. Soteriology traditionally has included the biblical ideas of Yahweh as the Savior of Israeland Jesus… …   Glossary of theological terms

  • soteriology — The doctrine of salvation, of which the basis is found both in the OT and the NT. The Israelites were saved from slavery in Egypt; in Christian experience there is need for liberation from the slavery to sin and death. OT images and expectations… …   Dictionary of the Bible

  • soteriology — noun Etymology: Greek sōtērion salvation (from sōtēr savior, preserver) + English logy more at creosote Date: circa 1774 theology dealing with salvation especially as effected by Jesus Christ • soteriological adjective …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • soteriology — sotereologic /seuh tear ee euh loj ik/, sotereological, adj. /seuh tear ee ol euh jee/, n. Theol. the doctrine of salvation through Jesus Christ. [1760 70; < Gk soterí(a) salvation, deliverance (soter (s. of sotér) deliverer + ia Y3) + O + LOGY]… …   Universalium

  • soteriology — noun /səʊtɪəɹɪˈɒlədʒi/ The study or doctrine of salvation …   Wiktionary

  • SOTERIOLOGY —    that division of THEOLOGY which deals with the SALVATION of man …   Concise dictionary of Religion

  • soteriology — study of theological salvation Ecclesiastical Terms Sciences and Studies …   Phrontistery dictionary

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