natural theology

nat·u·ral the·ol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nach-er-uh l, nach-ruh l thee-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˈnætʃ ər əl, ˈnætʃ rəl θiˈɒl ə dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nach-er-uh l, nach-ruh l thee-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˈnætʃ ər əl, ˈnætʃ rəl θiˈɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of natural theology words

noun natural theology theology based on knowledge of the natural world and on human reason, apart from revelation. 1
noun natural theology the attempt to derive theological truth, and esp the existence of God, from empirical facts by reasoned argument 0
noun natural theology theology that seeks knowledge of God, the soul, immortality, and natural law through reason and the observation of natural processes, unaided by revelation 0

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Origin of natural theology

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1670-80

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natural theology popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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