Arianism

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A theological doctrine considered heretical by mainstream Christianity: "Arianism" specifically refers to the teachings of Arius, a 4th-century priest from Alexandria. The core assertion of this doctrine is that the Son of God, Jesus Christ, is not co-eternal or consubstantial with God the Father, but was created by the Father and is therefore subordinate.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Council of Nicaea was convened in 325 AD to address the controversy surrounding Arianism.
    • Historians study the spread of Arianism among various Germanic tribes during the Migration Period.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Arian controversy": refers to the major theological and political conflict within the early Christian church concerning the doctrines of Arius.
    • The Arian controversy deeply divided the Roman Empire in the fourth century.
Variants and Related Words
  • Arian (noun): A follower or proponent of Arianism.
    • The Goths were often Arians.
  • Arian (adjective): Pertaining to Arius or Arianism.
    • The Arian creed differed from the Nicene formulation.
  • Semi-Arianism (noun): A later, modified form of Arianism that sought a middle ground but was still rejected as heretical.
Synonyms
  • Heresy (in this specific historical context): A belief or doctrine that deviates from established religious orthodoxy.
  • Subordinationism: A broader theological term for doctrines that consider the Son subordinate to the Father.
Related Phrases
  • "To hold Arian views": To believe in or support the tenets of Arianism.
    • Some bishops continued to hold Arian views even after the Council of Nicaea.
Noun
  1. heretical doctrine taught by Arius that asserted the radical primacy of the Father over the Son

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