Soteriology
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Soteriology is the branch of theology that deals with salvation.[1] It is derived from the Greek sōtērion "salvation" (from sōtēr "savior, preserver") + English -logy.[2] The term itself can be used to refer to any kind of religion, and no savior figure or figures are required.[3] Soteriology is a key factor that distinguishes religion from philosophy.[4]
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- ^ Webster's Third New International Dictionary Unabridged ISBN 3829052928
- ^ "soteriology", definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
- ^ Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction. Sue Hamilton, Oxford University Press, pp. 2 ISBN 0192853740
- ^ Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction. Sue Hamilton, Oxford University Press, pp. 3 ISBN 0192853740
