Arianism
English edit
Etymology edit
Eponym from its chief proponent Arius, a priest in Alexandria circa 323 AD: Arian + -ism.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Arianism (uncountable)
- (Christianity) A Christological doctrine, condemned as heretical by the Council of Nicaea, which holds that Jesus was created by God, rather than being God himself.
Usage notes edit
Not to be confused with Aryanism.
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Translations edit
nontrinitarian Christian teaching
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See also edit
Further reading edit
- Arian controversy on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- First Council of Nicaea on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Council of Serdica on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Council of Philippopolis on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Visigoths § Religion on Wikipedia.Wikipedia