Socinian

Variant of Socinianism

Socinianism definition

So·cini·an·ism (sō sin′ē ən iz′əm)

noun

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 Christ

Related Forms:

  • Socinian So·cin′·ian noun, adjective

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