soteriologic (sɒˌtɪərɪəˈlɒdʒɪk) or soteriological (soˌterioˈlogical)
adjective
Word origin
C19: from Greek sōtēria deliverance (from sōtēr a saviour) + -logy
soteriology in American English
(soʊˌtɪriˈɑlədʒi)
noun
Theology
study of the divine accomplishment of the salvation of humanity; specif., in Christian theology, study of this as effected through Jesus Christ
Derived forms
soteriological (soʊˌtɪriəˈlɑdʒɪkəl)
adjective
Word origin
< Gr sōtēria, deliverance (in LXX & N.T., salvation) < sōtēr, deliverer (in N.T., Savior) < sōzein, to save < sōs, saos, safe, sound, prob. < IE *twewos < base *tēu-, to swell, be strong > L tumere + -logy