Definitions for apologetics
əˌpɒl əˈdʒɛt ɪksapolo·get·ics

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. apologeticsnoun

   the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines

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1. apologeticsnoun

   The field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position, or of religious or occult doctrines

2. Etymology: From apologia, from ἀπολογία, from ἀπολογοῦμαι, from ἀπόλογος, from ἀπό (see apo-) + λόγος.

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1. Apologetics

   Apologetics (from Greek ἀπολογία, "speaking in defense") is the religious discipline of defending religious doctrines through systematic argumentation and discourse. Early Christian writers (c. 120–220) who defended their beliefs against critics and recommended their faith to outsiders were called Christian apologists. In 21st-century usage, apologetics is often identified with debates over religion and theology.

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1. apologetics

   Apologetics is a branch of theology or philosophy that focuses on the systematic defense or justification of a doctrine, belief, or standpoint, often related to religious matters. It involves presenting reasoned arguments or writings in response to criticism or opposition. The term originated from the Greek word "apologia," which means to offer a defense.

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1. Apologeticsnoun

   that branch of theology which defends the Holy Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority

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1. Apologetics

   Apologetics is the discipline of defending a position through the systematic use of information. Early Christian writers who defended their faith against critics and recommended their faith to outsiders were called apologists.

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1. Apologetics

   a defence of the historical verity of the Christian religion in opposition to the rationalist and mythical theories.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of apologetics in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of apologetics in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of apologetics in a Sentence

1. Sean McDowell:

   Even within the branch of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, there's huge differences even within the Christian world about how people approach their task in terms of what positions they might argue for, in terms of the demeanor that people take and their goals in doing it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=apologetics
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Apologetics
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apologetics
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apologetics
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=apologetics
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Apologetics