natural theology
theology based on knowledge of the natural world and on human reason, apart from revelation.
Origin of natural theology
1Other words from natural theology
- natural theologian, noun
- Compare revealed theology.
Words Nearby natural theology
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How to use natural theology in a sentence
Though Paley's ethics offended him, he has nothing but praise for the work upon natural theology.
The English Utilitarians, Volume I. | Leslie StephenNow he agrees, as I have said, with Paley's view of natural theology and entirely accepts therefore the theory of 'final causes.'
The English Utilitarians, Volume I. | Leslie StephenEven as early as Justin we find tendencies to amalgamate historical material and natural theology.
History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) | Adolph HarnackThe poem is by no means a caricature of the natural theology which springs from selfishness and fear.
It is time that we should make up our minds what tone Scripture does take toward nature, natural science, natural theology.
Westminster Sermons | Charles Kingsley
British Dictionary definitions for natural theology
the attempt to derive theological truth, and esp the existence of God, from empirical facts by reasoned argument: Compare revealed religion, fideism, revelation (def. 3)
Derived forms of natural theology
- natural theologian, noun
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