THEODICY


Meaning of THEODICY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ thē-ˈä-də-sē ]

noun

( plural -cies )

Etymology: modification of French théodicée, from théo- the- (from Latin theo- ) + Greek dikē judgment, right — more at diction

Date: 1797

: defense of God's goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil

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