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  1. hierologynoun

    The comparative and historical study of religions.

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  1. hierology

    Sacred describes something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity; is considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspires awe or reverence among believers. The property is often ascribed to objects (a "sacred artifact" that is venerated and blessed), or places ("sacred ground"). French sociologist Émile Durkheim considered the dichotomy between the sacred and the profane to be the central characteristic of religion: "religion is a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden.": 47  In Durkheim's theory, the sacred represents the interests of the group, especially unity, which are embodied in sacred group symbols, or using team work to help get out of trouble. The profane, on the other hand, involve mundane individual concerns.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Hierologynoun

    a treatise on sacred things; especially, the science which treats of the ancient writings and inscriptions of the Egyptians, or a treatise on that science

  2. Etymology: [Gr. ; "iero`s sacred + discourse: cf. F. hirologie.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Hierology

    hī-ėr-ol′o-ji, n. the science of sacred matters, esp. ancient writing and Egyptian inscriptions.—adj. Hierolog′ic.—n. Hierol′ogist. [Gr. hierologiahieros, sacred, legein, to speak.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hierology in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hierology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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