The word "polemic" refers to a strong and passionate argument or debate, often involving controversial topics. It typically presents a persuasive or critical viewpoint, aiming to convince others or challenge established beliefs in a forceful manner.
The second chapter includes a substantial discussion of Christology that argues vigorously for the author's interpretation of what Christology, including the resurrection, has meant in the past and what it might mean today, with a fair share of polemics against alternative theological views. (religion-online.org)
I will chart Michelangelo's relationships with a new generation of intellectuals who participated in polemics on topics such as poetic imitation and the development of the Italian language. (aarome.org)
As well as polemics Luther was writing his pastoral theology, his Fourteen Consolations for the very ill Elector, and a text on The Blessed Sacrament of the Holy and True Body of Christ, compared in its nature as a fellowship event with the degenerate «religious» fellowship of the craft brotherhoods. (religion-online.org)