neoorthodox — /nee oh awr theuh doks /, adj. 1. adhering to the principles of neoorthodoxy. 2. advocating a return to older, proven methods or institutions. Also, neo orthodox. [1955 60; NEO + ORTHODOX] * * * … Universalium
neoorthodox — neo·orthodox … English syllables
neoorthodox — |nē(ˌ)ō+ adjective Etymology: ne + orthodox : of, relating to, or adhering to neoorthodoxy * * * /nee oh awr theuh doks /, adj. 1. adhering to the principles of neoorthodoxy. 2. advocating a return to older, proven methods or institutions. Also,… … Useful english dictionary
neoorthodoxy — /nee oh awr theuh dok see/, n. a movement in Protestant theology, beginning after World War I, stressing the absolute sovereignty of God and chiefly characterized by a reaction against liberal theology and a reaffirmation of certain doctrines of… … Universalium
Emil Brunner — (December 23, 1889 ndash; April 6, 1966) was an eminent and highly influential Swiss theologian. Along with Karl Barth (see Relationship with Karl Barth), he is commonly associated with the neo orthodoxy or dialectical theology movement.… … Wikipedia
Protestantism — /prot euh steuhn tiz euhm/, n. 1. the religion of Protestants. 2. the Protestant churches collectively. 3. adherence to Protestant principles. [1640 50; PROTESTANT + ISM] * * * One of the three major branches of Christianity, originating in the… … Universalium
neoorthodoxy — noun see neoorthodox … New Collegiate Dictionary
Lutheranism — See Lutheran. * * * Protestant movement founded on the principles of Martin Luther. Lutheranism arose at the start of the Reformation, after Luther posted his Ninety five Theses in Wittenberg. It spread through much of Germany and into… … Universalium
Christology — Christological /kris tl oj i keuhl/, adj. Christologist, n. /kri stol euh jee/, n., pl. Christologies for 2. 1. the branch of theology dealing with the nature, person, and deeds of Jesus Christ. 2. an interpretation of the nature, person, and… … Universalium
crisis theology — crisis theologian. a neoorthodox theology, advocated by Karl Barth and others, emphasizing the absolute necessity of faith and divine revelation in transcending the personal crisis, common to all humankind, that arises from the contradictions… … Universalium