Christology

[ kri-stol-uh-jee ]

noun

, plural Chris·tol·o·gies

1. the branch of theology dealing with the nature, person, and deeds of Jesus Christ.
2. an interpretation of the nature, person, and deeds of Christ.

Christology

/ krɪˈstɒlədʒɪ; ˌkrɪstəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; kraɪ- /

noun

1. the branch of theology concerned with the person, attributes, and deeds of Christ

Derived Forms

• Christological, adjective
• Chrisˈtologist, noun

Other Words From

• Chris·to·log·i·cal [kris-tl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• Chris·tolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christology¹

First recorded in 1665–75; Christo- + -logy

Example Sentences

For the construction of a durable system of Christology, still further elaboration was necessary.

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But though Paul's Christology remained in this primitive stage, it contained the germs of a more advanced theory.

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It was impossible that such views as these should not soon be taken up and applied to the fluctuating Christology of the time.

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These as well as the corresponding language of the Church were the greatest difficulties in the way of the Logos Christology.

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On the most vital point, the introduction of the philosophical Christology into the Church's rule of faith, see Chapter 7.

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