First Known Use: circa 1774
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soteriology
noun so·te·ri·ol·o·gy \sō-ˌtir-ē-ˈä-lə-jē\
Definition of SOTERIOLOGY
: theology dealing with salvation especially as effected by Jesus Christ
— so·te·ri·o·log·i·cal \-ē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl\ adjective
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Origin of SOTERIOLOGY
Greek sōtērion salvation (from sōtēr savior, preserver) + English -logy — more at creosote
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