Glaubenslehre

doctrine, religious teaching

noun GLOW-bens-lay-re Rare

Usage Note

Glaubenslehre denotes the body of doctrines that define a religious faith, synonymous with Dogmatik in academic theology. The term is used both within denominations to describe their own teaching and comparatively across traditions.

Examples

"Die Glaubenslehre der Reformatoren betonte die Bibel als alleinige Autorität."

Natural Translation

The doctrine of the Reformers emphasised the Bible as the sole authority.

Literal Translation

The faith-teaching of-the Reformers emphasised the Bible as sole authority.

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