angelology

Thân thiện

Angelology is the study of angels in religious texts.

Definition

Noun: The branch of theology that is concerned with the study of angels, including their nature, hierarchy, roles, and interactions with the world.

Usage

Angelology is a formal, specialized term used primarily in academic, religious, and theological contexts. It refers to the systematic study and doctrine concerning angels.

Examples

• The professor's expertise in angelology provided deep insights into medieval religious art.
• Her thesis compared the angelology found in the Hebrew Bible with that in the New Testament.
• The conference included a fascinating panel discussion on contemporary angelology.

Advanced Usage

• Comparative angelology: The study of angelic beings across different religious traditions.
  • His research in comparative angelology explores similarities between Christian cherubim and Islamic malaikah.

Variants and Related Words

• Angelological (adjective): Pertaining to angelology.
  • The text provides an angelological analysis of the scripture.
• Angelologist (noun): A scholar who specializes in angelology.
  • She is a renowned angelologist who has published several books on the subject.

Different Meanings

This word is highly specific and does not have common alternative meanings outside its theological context.

Synonyms

• Doctrine of angels (a less common, descriptive synonym)

Idioms

No common idioms are directly based on the word angelology.

Phrasal Verbs

Not applicable, as angelology is a noun.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the branch of theology that is concerned with angels