natural theology


noun
  1. theology based on knowledge of the natural world and on human reason, apart from revelation.

Origin of natural theology

1
First recorded in 1670–80

Other words from natural theology

  • natural theologian, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for natural theology

natural theology

noun
  1. the attempt to derive theological truth, and esp the existence of God, from empirical facts by reasoned argument: Compare revealed religion, fideism, revelation (def. 3)

Derived forms of natural theology

  • natural theologian, noun

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