novatianism (Meaning)
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novatianism (n.)
The doctrines or principles of the Novatians.
Synonyms & Antonyms of novatianism
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novatianism Sentence Examples
- The Novatianist heresy emerged in the 3rd century, rejecting the remission of sins after baptism.
- Novatianism spread rapidly throughout North Africa, Rome, and Gaul, challenging the authority of the established Church.
- Novatianists believed that the Church should be pure and separated from those who had committed serious sins.
- The Council of Nicea in 325 condemned Novatianism as a heresy.
- Despite the condemnation, Novatianism persisted as a separate movement well into the Middle Ages.
- The Novatianist schism weakened the early Church and hindered the spread of Christianity.
- Novatianists baptized only those who had not received other forms of baptism.
- Novatianism influenced other heretical movements, such as Montanism and Donatism.
- The Novatianist controversy played a significant role in the development of early Church doctrine.
- The remnants of Novatianism eventually merged with other groups, such as the Paulicians and Cathars.
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The doctrines or principles of the Novatians.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Novatianist heresy emerged in the 3rd century, rejecting the remission of sins after baptism.
Novatianism spread rapidly throughout North Africa, Rome, and Gaul, challenging the authority of the established Church.
Novatianists believed that the Church should be pure and separated from those who had committed serious sins.
The Council of Nicea in 325 condemned Novatianism as a heresy.
