Socinianism — is a form of Antitrinitarianism, named for Laelius Socinus (died 1562 in Zürich) and of his nephew Faustus Socinus (died 1604 in Poland). OriginsSocinianism was developed around the time of the Protestant Reformation. Lelio Sozzini was one of the … Wikipedia
Socinianism — • The body of doctrine held by one of the numerous Antitrinitarian sects to which the Reformation gave birth Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Socinianism Socinianism … Catholic encyclopedia
Socinianism — Socinianism was an anti Trinitarian movement that emerged during the 16th century Reformation. Its name derived from the two Italian reformers who helped define it, Lelius Socinius (1526 62) and his nephew, Faustus Socinius (1539 1604), both… … Encyclopedia of Protestantism
Socinianism — So*cin i*an*ism, n. (Eccl. Hist.) The tenets or doctrines of Faustus Socinus, an Italian theologian of the sixteenth century, who denied the Trinity, the deity of Christ, the personality of the Devil, the native and total depravity of man, the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Socinianism — [sō sin′ē ən iz΄əm] n. the teachings of Faustus Socinus (1539 1604), It. rationalistic religious reformer, denying the Trinity, the divinity of Christ, etc., and holding that salvation is attained solely by practicing the virtues exemplified by… … Universalium
Socinianism — [sō sin′ē ən iz΄əm] n. the teachings of Faustus Socinus (1539 1604), It. rationalistic religious reformer, denying the Trinity, the divinity of Christ, etc., and holding that salvation is attained solely by practicing the virtues exemplified by… … English World dictionary
Socinianism — noun see Socinian … New Collegiate Dictionary
SOCINIANISM — a RATIONALISTIC THEOLOGY which regards the BIBLE as REVELATION but argues that it contains nothing contrary to REASON and denies BELIEF in the SACRAMENTS of the CHURCH, the TRINITY, deity of CHRIST, ORIGINAL SIN, VICARIOUS ATONEMENT and… … Concise dictionary of Religion
Socinianism — The teachings associated with Lelio Francesco Sozini and Fausto Paolo Sozzini … Who’s Who in Christianity
socinianism — so·cin·i·an·ism … English syllables