Christology

noun

Chris·​tol·​o·​gy kri-ˈstä-lə-jē How to pronounce Christology (audio)
krī-
plural Christologies
: theological interpretation of the person and work of Christ
Christological adjective

Word History

Etymology

Greek Christos + English -logy

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Christology was in 1654

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“Christology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christology. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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