Summary: The text discusses the diversity of religious symbols in theology due to changing literal meanings of words and the social context in which they are used. It highlights the importance of critical thought and imaginative sympathy in understanding religious symbols. The discussion also reflects on the distinction between religious and theological writings, emphasizing the evocative nature of religious language over descriptive accuracy. Sabatier’s theory of religious language is portrayed as a process of moving from living poetic images to refined concepts, leading to the self-expression of the church in dogmas. The text concludes by pointing out the significance of poetic images in religious teachings, drawing parallels to Jesus’ preference for using images over abstract concepts. Through the analysis of analogy in theology, the text explores the objective knowledge of God conveyed through analogical language, contrasting it with symbolism and metaphorical predication. It also challenges the subjective reference of metaphors and highlights the importance of analogy in theological contexts.