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Typology

Scope note

Generally, the comparative study and analysis of the characteristics of things, including their grouping into classes on the basis of common characteristics; also includes the analysis of the origin and meaning of Biblical types, especially in comparing the Old and New Testaments.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300067209

Broader Terms used

<multidisciplinary concepts>

Created

13yrs ago

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