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theologian

[thee-uh-loh-juhn, -jee-uhn] / ˌθi əˈloʊ dʒən, -dʒi ən /


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They cite Joachim of Fiore, a 12th-century theologian, who conceived of the Trinity as a three-sided psaltery with 10 strings and a central sound hole representing God.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Rhodes, raised as a Swedenborgianist — a Christian denomination that emphasizes “divine love” based on the writings of theologian Emanuel Swedenborg — does not outright reject the comparison.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

The influential fifth-century Christian theologian laid the foundations for the 13th century Augustinian order to which Leo belongs, one based on communal living and service.

From Barron's Apr. 13, 2026

Until 1989, Grand Ayatollah Hussein-Ali Montazeri – a prominent theologian and revolutionary leader – was expected to take over as the supreme leader.

From Salon Mar. 6, 2026

Its tone of both remorse and defiance was to be an inspiration to the Humanist theologian and scholar Erasmus and the soon-to-be founder of Protestantism, Martin Luther.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall



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