noun
- plural of angelology; the study or doctrine of angels, their nature, classification, and role in theology and religious belief
Usage: formal; theological; academic
Examples
- Medieval angelologies attempted to categorize angels into hierarchical orders.
- Different religious traditions have developed distinct angelologies over centuries.
- The professor's research focuses on comparative angelologies across Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
- Early Christian angelologies were heavily influenced by Neoplatonic philosophy.
- Modern angelologies continue to explore the symbolic and spiritual significance of angelic beings.