paul tillich

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paul tillich

A student reads a book by Paul Tillich in the library.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Paul Tillich: A 20th-century German-American theologian and philosopher known for his work in existential theology and his exploration of the relationship between faith and culture.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Paul Tillich's theology addressed the anxieties of modern existence.
    • The professor assigned a reading from Paul Tillich.
Advanced Usage
  • "Tillichian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the theological ideas of Paul Tillich.
    • The essay offered a Tillichian analysis of contemporary art.
Variants and Related Words
  • Systematic Theology: The title of Paul Tillich's major three-volume work.
  • The Courage to Be: A famous book by Paul Tillich exploring anxiety and faith.
Synonyms
  • Theologian: A person who engages in the study of theology.
  • Philosopher of religion: A thinker who analyzes religious concepts and experiences.
Related Concepts
  • Existential theology: A theological approach, exemplified by Tillich's work, that examines faith in the context of human existence and anxiety.
  • Ground of Being: A central concept in Tillich's thought, describing God not as a being among beings but as the fundamental basis of all existence.
    • Tillich described God as the "Ground of Being."
paul tillich

A student reads a book by Paul Tillich in the library.

Noun
  1. United States theologian (born in Germany) (1886-1965)