paul tillich
Definition
- 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."
Noun
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United States theologian (born in Germany) (1886-1965)
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