antinomianism
English
Etymology
From antinomian + -ism, coined by Martin Luther, notably used in his Against the Antinomians (1539).
Pronunciation
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Audio (US): (file) - Hyphenation: an‧ti‧no‧mi‧an‧ism
Noun
antinomianism (countable and uncountable, plural antinomianisms)
- (Christianity) A religious movement which believes that only the spiritual 'law of Faith' (Romans 3:27) is essential for salvation; and which is against all other practical laws being taught as being essential for salvation; and referring to them as legalism.
- (Judaism) Opposition to the Torah.
Antonyms
Translations
a religious movement which believes that only faith is essential for salvation
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