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Priscillianism — is a Christian doctrine developed in the Iberian Peninsula (the Roman Hispania) in the 4th century by Priscillian, derived from the Gnostic Manichaean doctrines taught by Marcus , an Egyptian from Memphis, and later considered a heresy by the… … Wikipedia
Priscillianism — • A heresy that originated in Spain in the fourth century and was derived from the Gnostic Manichaean doctrines taught by Marcus, an Egyptian from Memphis. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Priscillianism Priscillianism … Catholic encyclopedia
Priscillianism — Присциллианство … Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов
priscillianism — yəˌnizəm noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Priscillian died A.D. 385 Spanish religious reformer + English ism : the teachings of Priscillian, bishop of Avila, who was condemned, put to torture, and beheaded with four companions on… … Useful english dictionary
Priscillian — Priscillian, bishop of Ávila (died 385), a theologian from Roman Gallaecia (in the Iberian Peninsula), was the first person in the history of Christianity to be executed for heresy (though the civil charges were for the practice of magic). He… … Wikipedia
Priscillian — ▪ Spanish bishop born c. 340, Spain died 385, Trier, Belgica, Gaul [now in Germany] early Christian bishop who was the first heretic to receive capital punishment. A rigorous ascetic, he founded Priscillianism, an unorthodox doctrine that… … Universalium
Inquisition — • By this term is usually meant a special ecclesiastical institutional for combating or suppressing heresy Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Inquisition Inquisition … Catholic encyclopedia
Christian Church — This article is about followers of Jesus Christ in general. For particular communities with similar names, see Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) or Christian churches and churches of Christ. Part of a series on Christianity … Wikipedia
Marcus (Marcosian) — Gnosticism This article is part of a series on Gnosticism History of Gnosticism … Wikipedia
Christianity in Gaul — The Christian Church in Gaul first appears in history in connexion with the persecution in Lyon, the religious center of Roman Gaul where the Sanctuary of the Three Gauls was located, under Marcus Aurelius in 177. Positive information concerning… … Wikipedia
