arianism
Definition
- 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
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heretical doctrine taught by Arius that asserted the radical primacy of the Father over the Son
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