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Heilsgeschichte

noun
Heils·ge·schich·te | \ ˈhīlzgəˌshiḵtə \
plural -s

Definition of Heilsgeschichte 

: an interpretation of history emphasizing God's saving acts and viewing Jesus Christ as central in redemption

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History and Etymology for Heilsgeschichte

German, from heil salvation + geschichte history

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