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Soteriology

Soteriology

Soteriology is the branch of theology that deals with salvation. [Webster's Third New International Dictionary Unabridged ISBN 3829052928] It is derived from the Greek "sōtērion" "salvation" (from "sōtēr" "savior, preserver") + English -logy. [ [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soteriology "soteriology"] , definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary] The term itself can be used to refer to any kind of religion, and no savior figure or figures are required. ["Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction". Sue Hamilton, Oxford University Press, pp. 2 ISBN 0192853740] Soteriology is a key factor that distinguishes religion from philosophy. ["Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction". Sue Hamilton, Oxford University Press, pp. 3 ISBN 0192853740]

ee also

*Buddhology
*Christian soteriology
*Krishnology
*Moksha
*Moksa (Jainism)
*Nirvana
*Sach Khand

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