Heresiology

Heresiology

In theology or the history of religion (particularly of Christianity), heresiology is the study of heresy. It can be distinguished from heresiography, or the recording of heresy.


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  • heresiology — /heuh ree zee ol euh jee, see , her euh see /, n., pl. heresiologies for 2. 1. the study of heresies. 2. a heresiography. [1855 60; HERESY + O + LOGY] * * * …   Universalium

  • heresiology — noun The study of heresy …   Wiktionary

  • heresiology — study of heresies Sciences and Studies …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • heresiology — he·re·si·ol·o·gy …   English syllables

  • heresiology — jē noun ( es) Etymology: heresio (from heresy) + logy 1. : the study of heresies 2. : a treatise on heresies * * * /heuh ree zee ol euh jee, see , he …   Useful english dictionary

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