Arianism

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[edit] Etymology

Eponym from w:Arius to Arian + -ism

[edit] Noun

Singular
Arianism

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Arianism (uncountable)

  1. (Christianity) According to Trinitarian Christians, a Christological heresy. Arianism originates in the teachings of Arius in the early fourth century, which stated Christ was not of the same substance ὁμοουσιας (homoousios) as God the Father, but of a similar substance όμοιουσιας (homoiousios). Supported by nontrinitarian Christian churches.

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