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adjective of, relating to, or involved with theology: a theological student.
based upon the nature and will of God as revealed to humans.
Origin of theological 1520–30; <Medieval Latin theologicālis, equivalent to theologic (us ) (<Greek theologikós; see theology, -ic) + -ālis -al1
OTHER WORDS FROM theological the·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb an·ti·the·o·log·i·cal, adjective non·the·o·log·ic, adjective non·the·o·log·i·cal, adjective
non·the·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb pre·the·o·log·i·cal, adjective sem·i·the·o·log·i·cal, adjective sem·i·the·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb un·the·o·log·ic, adjective un·the·o·log·i·cal, adjective un·the·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
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Example sentences from the Web for theological A unique report on the ultra-conservative Bob Jones University points to the theological roots of sexual abuse and scandals.
Church Sex Scandals Are Rooted in Theology | Jay Michaelson| December 15, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Certainly, when it comes to the theological community, Francis is in the minority.
Sorry, Internet: Pope Francis Didn't Open Paradise to Pets | Candida Moss| December 14, 2014| DAILY BEAST
And with this first step he takes on a humdinger of a theological problem: Why do bad things happen to good canines?
Are You There, Nobody? It’s Me, Margaret | Candida Moss| October 12, 2014| DAILY BEAST
It is his ability to merge moral sentiment, theological passion, and policy prescription that lights the fire of his rhetoric.
The Unsung Heroism of Jesse Jackson | David Masciotra| September 7, 2014| DAILY BEAST
This is where Schaeffer gets beyond the theological categories of evangelical Christians and their detractors.
Frank Schaeffer, the Atheist Who Believes in God | Nick Tabor| August 3, 2014| DAILY BEAST
It is im- possible to have theological faith in anything that can be demonstrated.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) | Robert G. Ingersoll
Seldom has a theological topic caused such a blaze of tumult.
History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology | John F. Hurst
After publishing several books on theological and miscellaneous subjects, he distinguished himself as a novelist.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 | Various
In the Gathas, allowing for the theological and poetic form, everything is human and natural.
History of Religion | Allan Menzies
The fine library is rich in theological lore and early editions of Aristotle, &c.
Cathedral Cities of Spain | William Wiehe Collins
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British Dictionary definitions for theological adjective of, relating to, or based on theology
based on God's revelation to man of his nature, his designs, and his will
informal difficult to understand; esoteric
Derived forms of theological theologically , adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Words related to theological metaphysical, ecclesiastical, doctrinal, canonical, divine, scriptural, churchly, apostolic, deistic, theistic