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apostasy, in religion: see heresy heresy, in religion, especially in Christianity, beliefs or views held by a member of a church that contradict its orthodoxy, or core doctrines. It is distinguished from apostasy, which is a complete abandonment of faith that makes the apostate a deserter, or former ..... Click the link for more information. . Apostasy See also Sacrilege. Aholah and Aholibah symbolize Samaria’s and Jerusalem’s abandonment to idols. [O.T.: Ezekiel 23:4] heretical sect; advocated Manichaean dualism. [Fr. Hist.: NCE, 53] 4th-century heretical sect; denied Christ’s divinity. [Christian Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 43] heretical group; always break eggs unlawfully at large end. [Br. Lit.: Gulliver’s Travels] heretical Christian sect in 12th and 13th centuries; professed a neo-Manichaean dualism. [Christian Hist.: EB, II: 639] Christian group in North Africa who broke with Catholicism (312). [Christian Hist.: EB, III: 618] 2nd- and 3rd-century Christian ascetic sect that retained a Jewish emphasis. [Christian Hist.: EB, III: 768] doctrine declaring state is superior to the church in ecclesiastical affairs (1524–1543). [Christian Hist.: EB, III: 937] Marian martyrs burnt at stake as heretics. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1013] heretical theological movement in Greco-Roman world of 2nd century. [Christian Hist.: EB, IV: 587] Roman Catholic tribunal engaged in combating and suppressing heresy. [Christian Hist.: NCE, 1352] unorthodox Roman Catholic movement of the 17th and 18th centuries led by Cornelius Jansen. [Christian Hist.: EB, V: 515] (331–363) Roman emperor, educated as a Christian but renounced Christianity when he became emperor. [Rom. Hist.: Benét, 533]
in late medieval England, a name given to followers of unorthodox philosopher John Wycliffe. [Christian Hist.: EB, VI: 306] appellation of any heretic, Jew or non-Jew. [Judaism: Wigoder, 417] heretical Christian sect who questioned the divine and human nature of Jesus. [Christian Hist.: EB, VI: 1003] 2nd-century heretical Christian movement led by prophet Montanus. [Christian Hist.: EB, VI: 1012] 3rd-century Christian heresy led by Sabellius. [Christian Hist.: EB, VIII: 747] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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