natural theology

noun

theology based on knowledge of the natural world and on human reason, apart from revelation.

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Compare revealed theology.

Origin of natural theology

First recorded in 1670–80

OTHER WORDS FROM natural theology

natural theologian, noun

Words nearby natural theology

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British Dictionary definitions for natural theology

natural theology

noun

the attempt to derive theological truth, and esp the existence of God, from empirical facts by reasoned argumentCompare revealed religion, fideism, revelation (def. 3)

Derived forms of natural theology

natural theologian, noun
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