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(sō tir′ē äl′ə jē)

noun

Theol. study of the divine accomplishment of the salvation of humanity; specif., in Christian theology, study of this as effected through Jesus Christ

Origin: < 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 + -logy

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soteriological adjective

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noun

The theological doctrine of salvation as effected by Jesus.

Origin:

Origin: Greek sōtērion, deliverance (from sōtēr, savior, from saos, sōs, safe; see teuə- in Indo-European roots)

Origin: + -logy

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Related Forms:

so·teˌri·o·logˈic (-ə-lŏjˈĭk), so·teˌri·o·logˈi·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adjective

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