Ritschlian

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adjective

Ritsch·​li·​an

ˈrichlēən

: of, relating to, or in accordance with the theological principles of Ritschl who rejected the metaphysical development of theology emphasizing its ethical-social content and held that religious judgments are judgments of value and that Christian theology should rest mainly on an appreciation of the inner life of Christ

Ritschlian

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noun

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plural -s

: an advocate of Ritschlian views

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Albrecht Ritschl †1889 German theologian + English -ian

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