neo-Christianity

American

[nee-oh-kris-chee-an-i-tee] / ˌni oʊˌkrɪs tʃiˈæn ɪ ti /

noun

any interpretation of Christianity based on the prevalent philosophy of a given period.

Etymology

Origin of neo-Christianity

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Neo-Christian, nē-ō-kris′tyan, adj. and n. of or pertaining to so-called Neo-Christianity, which merely means old Rationalism.

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Newman had disposed of "neo-Christianity" once for all.

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The opening article on "Neo-Christianity" is one of the most remarkable essays in its way I have ever read.

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