Catholic Word of the Day: NEOLOGY, 05-21-15

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NEOLOGY

 

In theology the introduction of new doctrine, contrary to the Church's teaching but expressed in traditional terms or phrases. (Etym. Greek neos, new + logos, discourse.)

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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New word for me.

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Definition of NEOLOGY (Merriam-Webster)
1.
a : the use of a new word or expression or of an established word in a new or different sense : the use of new expressions that are not sanctioned by conventional standard usage : the introduction of such expressions into a language

b : neologism

2.
: a new doctrine; especially : a new method of theological interpretation

“Neology” - That’s a good word to know — and use correctly.

[Grateful2God]

New one on me, too! I've been trying to think of an example, but I can't seem to...

God bless you!