hi|er|ol|o|gy

hi|er|ol|o|gy «_HY uh ROL uh jee», noun, plural -gies.

1. sacred literature or learning: »

The Old Testament is part of both the Christian and Jewish hierology.

2. = hagiology. (Cf. ↑hagiology)

3. the history of religions, as a branch of study.

╂[< Greek hierós sacred + English -logy]