Arianism
English
Etymology
Eponym from its chief proponent Arius, a priest in Alexandria circa 323 AD.: Arian + -ism
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɛəɹɪənɪzəm/
Noun
Arianism (uncountable)
- (Christianity) A Christological doctrine, condemned as heretical by the Council of Nicaea, which holds that Jesus was created by God, rather than being God himself.
Synonyms
Translations
nontrinitarian Christian teaching
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