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Priscillianist — Pris*cil lian*ist, n. (Eccl. Hist.) A follower of Priscillian, bishop of Avila in Spain, in the fourth century, who mixed various elements of Gnosticism and Manicheism with Christianity. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
priscillianist — I. yənə̇st noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Priscillian died A.D.385 + English ist 1. : an adherent of Priscillianism or a follower of Priscillian 2. [Priscilla, prophetess ass … 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
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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
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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
