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Natural theology

Natural theology   Reference library

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2003
Subject:
Religion
Length:
82 words

Knowledge of God obtainable by human reason alone without the aid of revelation. Exponents of such theology claim that

Christianity (7h) – Natural Theology

Christianity (7h) – Natural Theology   Reference library

The Encyclopedia of Religion and Nature

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2010
Subject:
Religion, Social sciences
Length:
1,222 words

Natural theology in its most general sense refers to the study of God and God's attributes as these can be

Natural Theology

Natural Theology   Reference library

The Continuum Encyclopedia of British Philosophy

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Subject Reference
Current Version:
2010
Subject:
Philosophy
Length:
958 words

Natural theology attempts to prove the existence of God, and to establish at least some of his attributes, by

natural theology

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Stephen Priest

The Oxford Companion to Philosophy (2 ed.)

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Current Version:
2005
Subject:
Philosophy
Length:
187 words
The acquisition of truths about God through the natural human capacity to know, rather than by revelation. The study of God through the exercise of human reason, especially as legitimated ... More

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