Since the catechism treats these questions, it is a book which interests many people, far beyond purely theological or ecclesial circles.
The purpose of the prohibition of alcohol was purely a social one, unrelated to the unity of God as a purely theological doctrine.
You understand my interest in this whole matter is purely theological, but what I'd like to know is, what do I get out of it?
There is no doubt that when he treats more purely theological questions he sometimes lays himself open to a charge of that kind.
The controversies in which men engaged at Oxford were philosophical rather than purely theological or ecclesiastical-political, and the method of discussion was academic and scholastic.
The opposition to ritualism therefore had a deeply cultural and symbolic significance that extended far beyond purely theological concerns.
"This particular endeavor is purely theological," he said.
His energy was not exhausted by purely theological questions.
Putting the purely theological arguments aside for a moment, let us talk about expediency.
The range of his works include: economic, political, social, meta-physical, as well as purely theological aspects.