Heilsgeschichte

noun

Heils·​ge·​schich·​te

ˈhīlzgəˌshiḵtə

plural -s

: an interpretation of history emphasizing God's saving acts and viewing Jesus Christ as central in redemption

Word History

Etymology

German, from heil salvation + geschichte history

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