- apologetics
- In theology, the attempt to show that a faith is either provable by reason, or at least consistent with reason. More generally, the attempts to defend a doctrine.
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Apologetics — • A theological science which has for its purpose the explanation and defence of the Christian religion Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Apologetics Apologetics … Catholic encyclopedia
apologetics — Apologetics is a branch of theology concerned with the elucidation and defense of the Christian religion. A technical term derived from a Greek root for defense, the word apologetics is confusing to modern English speakers and is often… … Encyclopedia of Protestantism
apologetics — Apologetics is the rational defence of the faith. Christian philosophers differ over the importance and methods of apologetics. Some hold that it is a duty on every Christian to be able to give positive arguments in favour of his or her… … Christian Philosophy
Apologetics — A*pol o*get ics, n. That branch of theology which defends the Holy Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
apologetics — [ə päl΄ə jet′iks] n. [see APOLOGETIC] the branch of theology having to do with the defense and proofs of Christianity … English World dictionary
APOLOGETICS — introduction against hellenism in the talmud and midrash in relation to christianity medieval apologetics sefer ha kuzari islam spain and southern france northern france 14TH AND 15TH CENTURY SPAIN italy the rest of europe In the 18th Century In… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Apologetics — Apologists are authors, writers, editors of scientific logs or academic journals, and leaders known for taking on the points in arguments, conflicts or positions that are either placed under popular scrutinies or viewed under persecutory… … Wikipedia
apologetics — /euh pol euh jet iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of theology concerned with the defense or proof of Christianity. [1725 35; see APOLOGETIC, ICS] * * * Branch of Christian theology devoted to the intellectual defense of faith. In… … Universalium
apologetics — This word (from the Greek apologia, meaning a speech in self defense ) refers to any set of arguments defending a theory or doctrine. Christian apologetics is the branch of theology that is concerned with explaining and defending Christianity… … Glossary of theological terms
APOLOGETICS — the reasoned defence of the CHRISTIAN RELIGION against INTELLECTUAL objections, and attempts to establish certain elements of CHRISTIANITY as true or, at least, not demonstrably untrue. Christians appeal to such NEW TESTAMENT verses as 1 Peter … Concise dictionary of Religion
apologetics — noun plural but singular or plural in construction Date: circa 1733 1. systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine) 2. a branch of theology devoted to the defense of the divine origin and authority of Christianity … New Collegiate Dictionary
