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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A field of study within Christian theology which is concerned with the nature of Jesus Christ, particularly with how the divine and human are related in his person. uncountable
2. 2
   the branch of theology concerned with the person and attributes and deeds of Christ wordnet
3. 3
   A particular theory or viewpoint within the field of Christology, e.g. Chalcedonian Christology, Arian Christology, etc. countable
4. 4
   a religious doctrine or theory based on Jesus or Jesus' teachings wordnet

Etymology

From Christ + -ology.

Related phrases

jesus christ

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