Arianism
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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.
Synonyms[edit]
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