Open AccessСемантични особености на християнската богословска терминология / Semantic Characteristics of Christian Theological Terminology
Author(s) -
Bozhidar Pitev
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
bʺlgarski ezik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2603-3372
pISSN - 0005-4283
DOI - 10.47810/bl.67.03.08
Subject(s) - terminology , conceptualization , epistemology , philosophy , semantics (computer science) , icon , linguistics , computer science , programming language
This paper explores the specific semantic nature of Christian theological terminology and proposes a classification and a theoretical and methodological model for its analysis. Regarding the reality that is signified, a distinction is drawn within this terminology between technical terms (referring to an empirically verifiable reality) and iconic terms (referring to an empirically unverifiable reality), which differ considerably in their semantic characteristics and principles of conceptualization. The epistemological rationale for the proposed classification is to be found in the Greek philosopher Christos Yannaras’ conception of apophatic language and the principles of Orthodox Christian iconology.Keywords: Christian theological terminology, semantics, apophaticism, icon, iconic, Yannaras