Etymonline.com Historical early 15c., "of or pertaining to history, conveying information from the past," with -al (1) + Latin historicus "of history, historical," from Greek historikos "historical; of or for inquiry," from historia (see history). For sense differentiation, see historic. Meaning "narrated or mentioned in history" (as opposed to what is fiction or legend) is from 1843. Related: Historically. Theology mid-14c., "the science of religion, study … Continue reading Historical Theology
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Theology – part 3
Theology can be said to have 4 broad categories or areas of focus within it. These would include: Exegetical Theology Historical Theology Systematic Theology Practical Theology Exegetical Theology. It is looking at the Bible as such; it "...includes all that belongs to the explanation and interpretation of the Holy Scriptures (1)." This is the area … Continue reading Theology – part 3
Eschatology
The study of final things. This area of study is more directly an area of study within theology unlike epistemology - which was more directly an area of study from philosophy. It is concerned with studying and understanding what has been revealed about the end of times - the end of the world as we … Continue reading Eschatology
Theology – part 2
There are many subcategories or areas of study within theology - each with their own names. You will be seeing these as we progress through this series. For now, I want to zero in on an issue that some quibble over on the topic and that is in regards to division. Theological differences have created … Continue reading Theology – part 2
